Apologies for cross-posting

 

Last chance for remaining places on NAG’s Bristol seminar!

 

We are proud to announce a forthcoming NAG Seminar!

 

Fact Not Fiction: implementing effective stock management

 

Where and when?

Marriott Hotel Bristol on October 28th 2008

Bar Convent, York on March 19th 2009 - Bookings welcome tbc

AK Bell Library, Perth on March 5th 2009 – Bookings welcome tbc

 

What's it all about?

         UK public libraries remain under constant pressure to make effective and efficient use of the resources invested in their stock

 

        Yet the data which can help them to do so remains largely under-exploited

 

        Learn how to unlock this wealth of information and transform your purchasing and stock management

 

Who is currently involved?

·        At Bristol you will hear from, our keynote speaker David Brockhurst of Bromley, LMS provider DS, with Carol Gold of Foursite, sales data aggregators Nielsen with Janet Pullan of Bromley Libraries, and software providers Bridgeall. 

 

Why should I attend?

        Hear from leading industry players - suppliers of library management systems, sales data and third-party software

 

        Benefit from real life experience – each supplier speaking in partnership with a library customer

 

        Find out how to make the most of the products on offer, including the latest on LibTrack, Nielsen’s new data feedback service

 

        Assess the difference these products are making in library authorities now

 

What will I learn?

During this practical seminar delegates will learn how to:

         remove intuition from the stock management cycle

         improve selection and purchasing decisions

         assess experimental purchases

         develop greater control of supplier selection

         improve stock quality and stock relevance

         streamline procedures

         make more effective use of existing stock

         develop effective stock rotation plans

         improve stock marketing

 

Who should attend?

         Anyone involved in developing and implementing improved stock management practice

 

Booking / further information

Please check the NAG website www.nag.org.uk for the latest information on these seminars or book using our online form http://www.nag.org.uk/events/registration.php

 

 

 

Jane

 

Jane Butler

Administrator

National Acquisitions Group

12 - 14 King Street

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 2SQ

 

01924 383010

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