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CILIP: the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals 7 Ridgmount St, London WC1E 7AE. Tel: 020 7255 0500 Textphone: 020 7255 0505 Fax: 020 7255 0501 Email: Mailto:[log in to unmask] News from CILIP Tuesday 24 January 2006 For immediate release Internet Librarian International Conference calls for speakers Information Today invites proposals to speak at CILIP-sponsored ILI2006 at the Copthorne Tara Hotel in London on 16-17 October 2006. The eighth annual Internet Librarian International is a key annual conference for global information professionals using the latest strategies, products and technology for finding, organising and managing web-based information resources. The Conference Chairs and internationally-sourced Advisory Committee are seeking papers on a wide range of related topics including, but not limited to: Web 2.0; Library 2.0; blogs, WIKIs, podcasts; and open access/open source. For further ideas and submissions visit www.internet-librarian.com. Deadline for proposals is 30 March 2006 and primary-accepted speakers automatically receive a complimentary two-day conference registration. Tom Hogan Snr, CEO of conference organisers Information Today commented: "This year's Internet Librarian International represents excellent value for today's library and information manager. Our aim, as always, is to deliver content and counsel that attendees can take back to their workplace and apply right away. With increasingly restricted budgets and limited time available to them, our attendees achieve a great deal in just two short days, achieving valuable career advancement through interaction with professionals from over 30 countries." The conference comprises a range of interactive workshops, keynote sessions and networking opportunities, including access to speakers during session breaks and at lunchtime. There is a wide range of sponsorship and exhibit opportunities for key providers of pertinent products and services to the information community. Further details from Sjoerd Vogt (tel: 01367-241707). Proposals should be submitted via www.internet-librarian.com before 30 March 2006. For the second year running CILIP is association sponsor of Internet Librarian International, and as part of a benefits package negotiated by CILIP, members receive a 20% discount on the full conference registration fee. Editor's Notes: About Internet Librarian International Internet Librarian International 2006 16 - 17 October 2006 Copthorne Tara Hotel Kensington, London W8 www.internet-librarian.com Local organisers: Information Today Ltd Woodside, Hinksey Hill Oxford OX1 5BE, UK Tel: +44 (0)1865 327813 Email: Mailto:[log in to unmask] Conference Chairs: Marydee Ojala, Editor of ONLINE magazine and David Raitt, Editor of The Electronic Library. CILIP Contact: John Woolley, Managing Director CILIP Enterprises. Tel: +44 (0)20 7255 0694. Email: Mailto:[log in to unmask]