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Apologies for cross-posting E-books & Public Libraries CPI Library and Information Policy Seminar, Stamford, Thurs 29 November 2001 This seminar will put the prospects and potential role of e-books under the microscope in the context of public library services. The focus will be on the strategic and policy dimensions rather than specifically practical or technical issues. Contributors will explore the opportunities and challenges for public libraries. Key issues include technologies and standards, rights and licensing, charges and lending restrictions, how e-books will change the publishing industry, and how they might affect public library services and practices. Policy development, national initiatives, negotiation with producers, and collaboration will be explored. Opportunities are built in throughout the programme for discussion and debate. PROGRAMME 09.30 Coffee and Registration 10.15 Introduction Chair: Catherine Blanshard, Head of Library and Information Services, Leeds City Council 10.20 E-books in the wider world James Dearnley, Department of Information Science, Loughborough University 11.10 UK public libraries and e-books Penny Garrod, Public Library Networking Focus, UKOLN 12.15 Lunch in The George Hotel 13.30 National policy and the People's Network Susi Woodhouse, Senior Network Adviser Learning and Information Society Team, Resource 14.15 Future scenarios Robin Yeates, Associate Director LITC, South Bank University 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 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 29 November 2001 - E-BOOKS AND PUBLIC LIBRARIES * 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]