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Posted for CPI @ Instant Library <[log in to unmask]>. Apologies for cross-posting. --------------------------- HEALTHY LIVING: roles for library and information services CPI Library and Information Policy Seminar, Stamford, Weds 31 October 2001, organised in partnership with the NHS Information Policy Unit. AIM: --- To highlight the scope for partnerships in health information and for joint working between public libraries, the NHS, and the healthcare, community and voluntary sectors. To provide examples and ideas for joint working. To identify current trends and issues for partnerships in health information provision and the relationship between reading and health. The seminar will - focus on projects in Kirklees, Calderdale and Cambridgeshire, on links between the NHS and libraries, and on models for using the web to deliver high-quality information to the public; - probe the potential for libraries to have an effective role in working for a healthy community; - be a catalyst for ideas and proposals. FOR --- Public library and health sector information managers, and others with an interest in community healthcare and information. Opportunities are built in throughout the programme for discussion, questions and debate on these key current topics. PROGRAMME 09.30 Coffee and Registration 10.15 Chair's introduction Margaret Haines, Director of Research and Knowledge Management, NHS South East Regional Office 10.30 The NHS: meeting public information needs Bob Gann, Director of NHS Direct Online 11.15 Quality health information for the lay public Jill Beard, Deputy University Librarian, Bournemouth 12.15 Lunch in The George Hotel 13.30 Partnerships for healthcare: new developments in local collaboration Hilary McLellan, Service Development Manager, Monkfield Surgery, Cambourne and Lynda Martin, Partnership and Community Development Manager, Cambridgeshire Libraries 14.15 Bibliotherapy in Kirklees - a novel approach Catherine Morris, Principal Library Manager (Operations, Reader Development & Arts), Kirklees Libraries & Information 15.15 Tea 15.30 Speakers' Forum and conclusion 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 the Seminar Proceedings (sent free to delegates when published). For enquiries or booking form, please contact: Margaret Hawkins, 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 31 October 2001 - HEALTHY LIVING: roles for library and information services * I enclose payment * Please invoice my authority/organisation Name: .......................................... Position: ...................................... Address: ........................................ ...................................... ....................................... Tel : ................................ Special dietary requirements: Return this booking form to: Margaret Hawkins, 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]