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Apologies for cross-posting LIVING IN THE COUNTRY: what kind of library service? CPI Library and Information Policy Seminar, Stamford, Weds 20 June 2001 The background is the concern about the quality of life for people in rural communities, and how library and information services can best meet their needs. The context includes the social exclusion, regeneration, and lifelong learning agendas, alongside issues of access and remoteness, libraries' experiments with alternative delivery methods, and the opportunities available through ICT. The seminar offers library managers an insight into the recent Rural White Paper and an understanding of its policy implications for libraries, together with practical examples of local/regional initiatives in policy making, collaborative planning and service delivery. Opportunities are built in throughout the programme for discussion and debate on these key current topics. PROGRAMME 09.30 Coffee and Registration 10.00 Chair's introduction Michael Messenger, Consultant 10.05 The Rural White Paper: What's it all about? Jean Scott, Senior Policy Adviser, Rural Services, The Countryside Agency 10.50 The White Paper: policy issues for libraries David Lightfoot, County Library Manager, Lancashire 11.30 Rural services in partnership: a multi-agency project in the Exmoor National Park Diana Johnson, Arts Consultant Questions & discussion 12.15 Lunch in The George Hotel 13.30 The role of libraries in meeting rural needs (1) Margaret Bellamy, Assistant chief Librarian, Leicestershire County Council 14.15 The role of libraries in meeting rural needs (2) Rob McInroy, Operations Manager, Library Support Services, Lincolnshire County Council Questions and discussion 15.15 Tea 15.30 Speakers' Forum 16.00 Seminar ends. BOOKING DETAILS Venue: The George Hotel Business Centre, Stamford, Lincolnshire. Stamford is 90 miles north of London and easily accessible by road (A1) or rail (Stamford-Peterborough, Leicester and Birmingham line). Stamford station is just 2 minutes walk from the hotel. There is adequate free car parking at the rear of the hotel. Fee: #195.00 (including VAT) includes morning coffee, lunch, afternoon tea and Seminar Proceedings (sent to delegates when published). For enquiries or booking form, please contact: Andrew Poole Seminar Co-ordinator CPI @ Instant Library The Charnwood Wing Gas Research and Technology Centre Ashby Road Loughborough Leicestershire LE11 3GS Tel: 01509 225665 Fax: 01509 232748 e-mail : [log in to unmask] or use the booking form below. --------------------------------------------- BOOKING FORM Please reserve a place at the CPI Seminar on 20th June 2001 - LIVING IN THE COUNTRY: what kind of library service? * I enclose payment * Please invoice my authority/organisation Name: .......................................... Position: ...................................... Address: ........................................ ...................................... ....................................... Tel : ................................ Special dietary requirements: Return this booking form to: Andrew Poole Seminar Co-ordinator CPI @ Instant Library The Charnwood Wing Gas Research and Technology Centre Ashby Road Loughborough Leicestershire LE11 3GS (Tel: 01509 225665 Fax: 01509 232748) e-mail : [log in to unmask]