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IIS Members' Day Thursday 20 September 2001 Brunei Gallery, School of African & Oriental Studies Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, London WC2 Members' Day is open to all information scientists whether or not in membership of the Institute The choice of five morning seminars has something of interest to everyone working in information science. More details are given on our website. There is a modest charge, which includes a buffet lunch. 9.00 for 9.30 - 12.30 Coffee and Seminar Registration and Morning Seminars A Using taxonomies to manage information overload Four speakers talk about the difficulties - and success stories - in developing new vocabulary tools for the changing and expanding needs of users B Skills and competencies for the intranet manager - 13 steps to intranet success Presenter Martin White draws on the experience of over three years of intranet consulting to set out the 13 key factors in ensuring that an intranet is a success C People skills for knowledge management Co-presenters Lesley Robinson and Christine O'Hare will examine how to achieve positive outcomes in KM, aimed to appeal particularly to information specialists starting to think about KM D E-Government and local government: process and effects A speaker from the Office of the E-Envoy talk about the strategy of e-government, and three speakers look at implementation in central and local government and the GLA E XML - where to begin Presenter Ross Dixon - head of the XML at Cap Gemini Ernst & Young - will introduce the technology and applications of XML, widely viewed as the best solution for structured data in text files After lunch (12.30-2.30) the afternoon's lectures are free of charge. However, admission is by ticket only on a first-come, first-served basis. Use the booking form on our website to make your early reservation as we expect this year's lectures to prove very popular. 14.30 President's Address Of Icons and Images by Professor Peter Enser, President of IIS 15.45 IIS AGM Open to IIS members only 18.00 Fifteenth IIS /ISI Lecture Disclosure and the Public Interest: The Role of the Information Commissioner in Freedom of Information Mrs Elizabeth France, The Information Commissioner The Information Commissioner will look at the UK approach to Freedom of Information, its relationship to other access rights; data protection and human rights. She will look at the possible areas of tension, but propose that an integrated approach to information policy should enable us to develop open and accountable public authorities which respect the private lives of our citizens 19.15 President's Reception sponsored by ISI A chance to meet speakers, guests and fellow members in relaxed and convivial surroundings Full details of the day's events and a booking form are available on the IIS website www.iis.org.uk/events/agm2k1 Institute of Information Scientists 39 - 41 North Road London N7 9DP Tel: 0207 619 0624 Web: www.iis.org.uk