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Dear All Apologies for cross postings **************************************************************** UKeiG 2009 Conference prize for UK based Library and Information Studies students UKeiG are pleased to announce an exciting new Conference prize for one UK based Library and/or Information Studies student to attend the forthcoming 2009 UKeiG Conference on Innovation in e-information. The Conference, with up to 100 practising information professionals and industry experts, is being held on Tuesday 16th June - Wednesday 17th June 2009 at the Manchester Conference Centre. This is an opportunity for all information professionals, from students to senior management, to share, challenge and discuss topical issues on innovating and improving information services. What the UKeiG 2009 Conference prize covers The prize will enable one student to attend the Conference with all conference fees being covered, including accommodation. Standard class return travel costs (using public transport where possible and making use of reduced fare arrangements) will also be met. The winner will not only enjoy attendance at the conference, an opportunity to mix with industry experts, but also to write up the conference for publication in eLucidate, the Group's e-Journal. Submission process for UKeiG 2009 Conference prize Students should simply submit 150 words on what they think is the most innovative development in e-information and why. This should be emailed to [log in to unmask] by 5pm on Friday 15 May 2009. Alternatively, tweet a link to your application using the tag #ukeig2009. The winner will be notified as soon as possible after 15th May 2009. Applicants must state where they are studying and the course they are enrolled on. Submission for the prize is open to any UK based Library and Information Studies student on both first degree and post graduate qualification courses (whether taught or research based) which includes significant information handling content. The prize is only open to self-funding students who are not in receipt of another award, bursary or scholarship. The UKeiG 2009 Conference : Innovation in e-information This engaging Innovation in e-information Conference will provide delegates with a practical, no nonsense approach to sharing, challenging and discussing topical issues on innovating and improving information services. Keynote speakers, informative papers and highly participative breakout sessions ensure an innovative conference on electronic information which will enable students to benefit from mixing and hearing experienced information practitioners in this informal setting. Further details of the Conference are available at http://www.ukeig.org.uk/conf2009/index.html