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Apologies for cross posting e-Information for Biomedical Science to be held at Kings College London, Guy's Campus, London Bridge, London Wednesday, 26th November 2008, 9.30 - 16.30 Course Outline The biomedical sciences encompass a diverse range of dynamic disciplines and overlap with many related areas in health and medicine. Providing information services for teaching, learning, research, and industry in biomedical science poses many challenges for information professionals. In this one day workshop, a range of speakers will cover: * the latest developments in electronic information resources for biomedical sciences * the role of the information professional in supporting biomedical research * social software - finding the best of web 2.0 while avoiding the hype The workshop will finish with a forum for discussing and sharing experiences, innovation and best practice. Who should attend This workshop is aimed at information professionals involved in providing information services for biomedical sciences across the sectors. Workshop organiser Nick Woolley has been working in university libraries in the UK for over ten years, and currently works at King's College London as the Information Specialist for the School of Biomedical & Health Sciences. **** N.B. Places on this course are strictly limited because of access to PCs so please book early to avoid disappointment **** To register your interest in this meeting, reserve a place, or request further details, please email [log in to unmask] or visit the UKeiG website at www.ukeig.org.uk. Don't forget the UKeiG Conference 2009 - a residential forum that provides opportunities for information and IT professionals to network, wine and dine in excellent social surroundings while catching up on the very latest developments in e-information. 'Innovations in e-information - the UKeiG 2009 Conference' will be held at the Manchester Conference Centre from Tuesday 16th - Wednesday 17th June 2009 - put it in your diary now! UKeiG has the CILIP Seal of Recognition, which recognises high standards in the content and relevance of training courses. See http://www.cilip.org.uk/qualificationschartership/seal/ for details UKeiG is a Special Interest Group of CILIP: the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals. 7 Ridgmount Street, London, WC1E 7AE. Registered Charity No. 313014. e-Information for Biomedical Science Kings College London, Guy's Campus, London Bridge, London Wednesday, 26th November 2008, 9.30 - 16.30 Costs (including lunch and refreshments): UKeiG members £130 + VAT (£152.75); others £160 + VAT (£188.00) Please complete and return this form by 19th November 2008, to Christine Baker, Piglet Cottage, Redmire, Leyburn, North Yorkshire DL8 4EH. Tel & Fax: 01969 625751. Email: [log in to unmask] Name(s)........................................................................................................ Organisation.................................................................................................. Address......................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................... ..................................................................Post Code............................... Tel....................................... Email............................................................... *I am/am not a member of UKeiG (*please delete as necessary) *I enclose a cheque for ......................made payable to UKeiG *Please invoice me/my organisation [* please delete as necessary] A cancellation fee of £25.00 + VAT is payable. No refunds after 19th November 2008 Please specify any special dietary requirements ................................................... ___Please tick if a CPD certificate is required. Data Protection Act 1998 ___Please tick if you do not wish your name and affiliation to appear on the delegate list. ___If you are not a member of UKeiG, please tick if you do wish to receive information about future courses and other UKeiG activities UKeiG accepts firm bookings by post, fax, email and through the UKeiG Web site. All fees are payable in full prior to the date of the course. Cancellations received less than 7 working days before the start of the course will be subject to the full fee. For non-attendance at a course there will be no refunds and the full fee will be payable. Substitutions may be made at any time without additional cost. UKeiG reserves the right to cancel a course if insufficient bookings have been received. Delegates will be offered an alternative date or a full refund of the course fee. UKeiG reserves the right to make changes to the programme. UKeiG will not be liable for any consequential loss of travel or accommodation fees due to cancellation of the course.