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Dear colleages I am writing to invite you to contribute to CILIP's consultation on the Department for Culture Media and Sport (DCMS) consultation on the European Commission’s proposal for the future Culture Programme 2007 – 2013, which I have just received. This is to replace the current Culture 2000 Programme which expires at the end of 2006. With apologies for the short notice, I would welcome your views on any specific or general aspect of the Culture programme by COP Wednesday 27th October. You are welcome to provide feedback to me by letter, fax , email In particular, I would draw your attention to three issues/questions: 1. The UK government "favours higher profile, long term projects that will have a real impact and demonstrate real European added value." (see DCMS background and summary). Are you broadly in agreement with this view or not? 2.The new proposals seek to address some of the current programme's shortcomings. Are you satisfied with this? 3. What, if anything, will be the impact of the proposals on library and information services and LIS professionals in the UK? The full text of the EC proposal is available at: http://europa.eu.int/comm/dgs/education_culture/newprog/com1_en.pdf. Further details : http://www.culture.gov.uk/global/consultations/ ( You may have to copy and paste this.) Many thanks. Julie Julie Robinson International Officer CILIP 7 Ridgmount Street London WC1E 7AE Tel: +44 (0)20 7255 0643 Email:[log in to unmask] Website: www.cilip.org.uk *************** CILIP - what's in it for you? To find out, go to www.cilip.org.uk and follow the link to 'Membership'. www.cilip.org.uk - there's more to membership than you think ***************