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> Places still remaining! > > > > > > > Opening up information > > > ALISS AGM June 14th 2010 > British Library conference centre > 12.30-4.30pm > > This year the AGM of ALISS (Association of Librarians and Information Professionals in the social Sciences) will take the topical theme of opening up access to information. > > Presenters will include representatives from major UK projects and practising librarians, who will each give their different perspectives on work focused on improving access to information resources in the fields of statistical datasets, election ephemera, and medical research through social media, portals and website archiving > > > John Kaye, British Library social science datasets Librarian, will speak on the British Library's datasets programme and improving researcher access to datasets and statistics. > > Jennie Grimshaw, British library curator of official publications will cover the 2010 general election website archiving programme. > > > Mark Salmon of the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence will speak on the NHS Evidence portal, which offers access to a wide range of health information resources to help practitioners deliver high quality patient care. > http://www.evidence.nhs.uk/aboutus/Pages/AboutNHSEvidence.aspx > > > The speakers will share their experiences and there will be an opportunity for questions and discussion. > > > The afternoon will begin with a buffet lunch from 12.30-1.30, followed by the AGM and then the main presentations. It will end at approximately 4.30pm. > > This event is free to all ALISS members. > Non-members may attend at a fee of £20.00 but may not vote during the AGM. > > If you would like to reserve a place please contact > Heather Dawson. > [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask] > > Or fill in the form below and send it to > Heather Dawson > LSE Library 10 Portugal Street > London WC2A 2HD > > Any cancellations must be made at least 1 week before the event. Please note that non-attendees or cancellations within 1 week of the event will be invoiced for the full cost of £25. > > I would like to attend the ALISS AGM on 14th June 2010 > > Name: > Address: > Email > > > ALISS (Association of Librarians and Information Professionals in the Social Sciences) is a not-for-profit unincorporated professional society. Further details on membership can be found at: http://www.alissnet.org.uk Please access the attached hyperlink for an important electronic communications disclaimer: http://www.lse.ac.uk/collections/planningAndCorporatePolicy/legalandComplianceTeam/legal/disclaimer.htm