Hello all, Suffolk County Council was awarded Beacon Council status under the theme of Libraries as a Community Resource, for 2002-3. For those of you not already familiar with this achievement, Suffolk was awarded this accolade as a mark of excellent work within its library services. Suffolk has already held one very successful open day to share information with delegates with an interest in library services. Our second event will be held on Wednesday 4th December 2002, at The Angel Hotel, Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk. The day will look at Suffolk County Council's solutions to rural barriers. There will be a visit to three of our rural library locations, which host our Library Links facilities and workshops focusing on embracing the challenges of access in rural areas. The event will run from 9.45am - 4pm and lunch will be included. There is no charge for attending this event. To reserve your place, or for further information, please contact Leena Ghoshal on 01473 584013, or e-mail me at [log in to unmask] ASAP. Spaces will be limited. I look forward to seeing some of you there. Best wishes, Leena