List members may be interested in this important international conference on the security of collections. Alison Walker Head National Preservation Office British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB Tel: 020 7412 7798 Fax: 020 7412 7796 ________________________________ From: Leonor, Kissley Sent: 14 April 2008 16:20 To: Walker, Alison Subject: CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT: LIBER Library Collection Security Conference 20 May 2008 at The British Library LIBER Library Collection Security Conference Hosted by the British Library and sponsored by Ligue des Bibliothèques Européennes de Recherche/Association of European Research Libraries (LIBER) Tuesday 20 May 2008 09:00 - 17:00 / £70 Location: British Library Conference Centre, 96 Euston Road, London NW1 2DB For a full programme and to register, please visit http://www.bl.uk/aboutus/stratpolprog/ccare/events/index.html Recent collection security incidents from major libraries around the world prove that now is a vital time to communicate new ideas and experiences in safeguarding collections. Library collections are there to be used, but how best to keep them safe? The aim of this conference is to share information on market intelligence, technology watch, trend analysis and research into collection security. It will provide a forum to share experience in managing risks to library collections, investigating incidents and preventing loss. We hope you will be able to join us for what will be a timely and crucial conference. Confirmed speakers include: Karl Schornagel Inspector General, Library of Congress Jacqueline Sanson Director, Bibliotheque nationale de France Erland Kolding Nielsen Director, National Library Denmark Ton Cremers Museum Security Network, The Netherlands Lars Bjork Preservation Coordinator, National Library of Sweden Theo Vermeulen Coordinator for Security & Collections, National Library of the Netherlands Professor Martin Gill Director, Perpetuity Research & Consultancy International (PRCI) Ltd For a full programme and to register, please visit http://www.bl.uk/aboutus/stratpolprog/ccare/events/index.html Conference Organisers: Helen Shenton Head of Collection Care, The British Library Chair, LIBER Preservation Division +44 020 7412 7594 [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> Kissley Leonor Conference Admin Support, The British Library +44 020 7412 7714 [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> Judith Barnes Collection Security Coordinator, The British Library +44 020 7412 7821 [log in to unmask]