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Apologies for cross-posting THE BIG IDEA: the public library in the urban scene CPI Library and Information Policy Seminar, Stamford, Weds 16 May 2001 Adapting services to meet changing needs is the focus of this seminar. Almost 90% of our population lives in an urban area, whether city, town, conurbation or suburbia, and the 'urban renaissance' is a Government priority. Across the UK new building projects illustrate the role of the public library in contributing to regeneration, skills and learning, social inclusion, e-government, cultural development and sustainability. New partnerships and experiments in service delivery are being tested. The seminar will examine these issues via current developments in the provision of services in urban settings, using practical examples of innovative policy making, collaborative planning and reshaped modes of delivery. PROGRAMME 09.30 Coffee and Registration 10.00 Chair's introduction: key issues, new thinking David Murray, Director, London Libraries Development Agency 10.15 Merseyside beat: innovation in Knowsley Nick Chandler, Principal Development Librarian, Knowsley Library Service 11.00 Phoenix or fresh start? The Norwich Millennium Library Hilary Hammond, Cultural Consultancy Questions & discussion 12.15 Lunch in the George Hotel 13.30 Multicultural stores with big ideas Anne Cunningham, Head of Libraries, LB of Tower Hamlets 14.15 Flagships and cultural quarters: Birmingham's Central Library John Dolan, Acting Assistant Director (Library and Information Services), Birmingham City 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 22nd March: OUTSOURCING: practice and opportunity in libraries, museums and archives * 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]