*** With apologies for cross-posting *** STOP PRESS Details for the third CDG North & South Thames Division Management Seminar, set to take place on the 15th of January, have now been confirmed (see below). The Career Development Group (North & South Thames Division) invites you to attend its 2002/03 Management Seminar series. There are still places available on all three of these seminars. Places are limited to 40, so booking early is recommended to avoid disappointment. SEMINAR DETAILS Wednesday 20th November 2002 ** Managing Change in Library & Information Services in the Academic and Public sectors with John Pateman (Head of Libraries and Heritage in the London Borough of Merton) and Anne McIlwaine (Library Manager at the School of Oriental and African Studies) ** John and Anne will talk about managing change within library and information services in both the public and academic sectors. Monday 9th December 2002 ** Managing a Library & Information Service as a Solo Professional with Judith Seaman (Head of Library, Technical Information Centre, Royal Engineers) and Bert Washington (Information Services Manager, Sports Marketing Surveys Ltd) ** Judith and Bert will talk about the particular skills required to manage a library and information service as a solo professional, in two very different services. Wednesday 15th January 2003 ** Scenario Planning with Antony Brewerton (Subject Team Leader for Arts, Social Sciences and Health Care Information, Oxford Brookes University) ** Antony will talk about developing the building blocks required for scenario planning and is responsible for the successful implementation of the scenario planning approach currently used at Reading University. VENUE AND TIME The seminars will all be held between 6-8pm at the Engineering Employers' Federation (EEF), Broadway House, Tothill Street, London, SWSW1H 9NQ. The nearest tube station: St James's Park (Broadway exit). Map available on request, or just use the postcode on either Multimap, or Streetmap. Access code: W BOOKING INFORMATION The cost of each seminar is just GBP 10.00 per seminar for members of the Career Development Group (CDG), or GBP 25.00 pounds to attend all three, and GBP 15.00 pounds for non-members of the CDG, or GBP 40.00 to attend all three. Concessions for students and the unwaged are GBP 5.00 per seminar, or GBP 10.00 for all three. Payment should be sent in advance, by cheque (made payable to the Career Development Group), to Ken Goodey (address provided below). We regret that we are unable to issue receipts, but certificates of attendance can be obtained at the end of each seminar. VAT is included in the price. Details regarding financial assistance for childcare are available on request. A single donation of GBP 2.50 is requested in addition to the course fee to support VSO projects which the Group sponsors. If you would like to support these projects simply add 2.50 to your course fee (Registered Charity: 313014). If you would like to attend, please contact: Ken Goodey (Chair) CDG North & South Thames Division c/o 8a, St. Mary’s Lane Upminster Essex RM14 2QT. Tel: 0207 270 5360 (office hours), or 01708 224385 (evenings) Email: [log in to unmask] Please provide your name, address, telephone number and email address, so I can confirm that a place has been booked for you. FURTHER INFORMATION: We regret that due to the high administrative cost involved, we are unable to give refunds for non-attendance.