Apologies for cross-posting
E-books and Public Libraries, Stamford, Thursday 29 November 2001
A CPI Library and Information Policy Seminar
Most seminars on e-books have been dealing with the academic environment.
This one is different - it examines the prospects for e-books in public
libraries, the opportunities and the challenges, with a focus on strategic
and policy dimensions rather than practical or operational factors.
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.
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Coincidentally, a paper on e-books has just been presented at the Australian
Public Libraries conference by Toowoomba City Library, Queensland. The paper
is at:
http://www.alia.org.au/conferences/public/2001/papers/hutley.joseph.saunders
.html
See also 'The Battle to Define the Future of the Book in the Digital World'
by Clifford Lynch
First Monday, volume 6, number 6 (June 2001),
URL: http://firstmonday.org/issues/issue6_6/lynch/index.html
http://www.firstmonday.org/issues/issue6_6/lynch/
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Sessions and Speakers:
E-books in the wider world
James Dearnley, Lecturer, Department of Information Science,
Loughborough University
UK public libraries and e-books
Penny Garrod, Public Library Networking Focus, UKOLN
National policy and the People's Network
Susi Woodhouse, Senior Network Adviser in Resource's
Learning and Information Society Team
Future scenarios
Robin Yeates, Associate Director LITC, South Bank University.
The seminar is taking place at The George Hotel, Stamford, Lincolnshire
from 10.15am to 4.00pm. The cost of £195.00 (including VAT) includes
morning coffee, lunch in the Garden Room, afternoon tea and seminar
proceedings (sent to delegates when published).
Enquiries and Bookings to:
Seminar Co-ordinator, CPI @ Instant Library Limited, The Charnwood Wing,
Gas Research & Technology Centre, Ashby Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire,
LE11 3GS.
Tel: 01509 225 665 Fax: 01509 232 748 Email: [log in to unmask]
If you wish to book by email, please specify Delegate Name; Position;
Organisation; Address and postcode for details; Telephone; Fax; Email; Any
special dietary requirements; and the Organisation, Address and Person to
whom invoices should be sent.
