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Libraries and Information Services for Children and Young People: A Research Community of Practice Evidence Base (www.ebase.uce.ac.uk) at the University of Central England is setting up a Research Community of Practice for anyone interested in research into libraries and information services for children and young people. What is a research community of practice? A Community of Practice is a way for anyone with a common interest to: Solve problems Share experiences and ideas Share good practice and approaches which have worked Discuss research and new innovations What does the community of practice offer? A quarterly newsletter about research and related news about libraries and information services for children and young people Regular briefing papers on current policy issues of interest An online community and resource area Enquiry service 15% reduction on all evidence base training and events (see www.ebase.uce.ac.uk/events) 20% reduction on evidence base consultancy rates How much does it cost? The cost of joining is £40 per year for individual school libraries/librarians and £90 for school library services, public libraries, college libraries or other information services (membership covers all staff working in the school/college library, SLS or childrens section of the public library/information service). The community of practice will be fully launched from June 2007, but you can register now to qualify for discounts on events and consultancy (you will not be charged until June and your annual subscription will run from this date). If you would further information about the community of practice, please send your: Name: Organisation: Type of organisation: School library/SLS/public library/college/information service/other Address: Email: to email [log in to unmask] Please say whether you would like to register to joint the community or practice now OR would like to be sent more information about joining when the community of practice is launched. _________________________________________________________________ Solve the Conspiracy and win fantastic prizes. http://www.theconspiracygame.co.uk/