This three day conference offers practitioners, researchers and policymakers interested in joint use libraries a unique opportunity to meet, network and share experiences. The conference will be held from 19th to 21st June 2007 at The Lowry in Manchester (www.thelowry.com). The programme includes: • Case studies comprising short reports of activities or projects • Reflective papers discussing a range of activities or an area of research • Optional visits to North City and East City joint use libraries in Manchester and Bolton Central Library • Conference dinner with a poetry reading by Wendy Cope Speakers from England, Scotland, the United States, Canada, Australia, Scandinavia and elsewhere will be addressing issues including: • How to staff and manage a joint use library • Designing a joint use library • Standards and guidelines • Information literacy • Large-scale and multiple-partner collaborations • Regional variations in joint use libraries Current information regarding the conference, including costs and accommodation, can be obtained from the website www.ebase.uce.ac.uk/events/joint-use-conference.htm Download a programme and booking form at http://www.ebase.uce.ac.uk/docs/joint-use-libraries-programme.pdf To book a place online, go to http://www.profbriefings.co.uk/jul2007/