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Art libraries and the book trade today: e4 Libraries. Free seminar and social. Friday 20th August 2010, National Art Library, Victoria & Albert Museum, London SW3 2BE 17:30-19:30 (welcome drinks & nibbles, presentations at 18:00, then opportunity to network) The ARLIS Cataloguing and Classification Committee invites you to its second 'art libraries and the book trade' evening event. An opportunity to discover where the book trade, libraries and technology meet and how this enhances services to the user. As well as presentations from experts in the field, there will be plenty of opportunity to discuss the issues with colleagues from other art libraries and institutions. See below for details of speakers. To book a place or for more information contact Anne Newport ([log in to unmask], 0207 9422390) or (from 9 August) Elizabeth James ([log in to unmask], 0207 9422393). Booking required as places are limited. ‘E4libraries is a BIC project to improve the efficiency of the library supply chain through the application of technology and commitment to standards. Its remit covers both public and academic libraries and its focus is on printed books and reading resources delivered digitally.’ http://www.bic.org.uk/e4libraries/ Speakers David Kennedy, Library Sales Executive (South), Nielsen Book David will talk about Nielsen Book’s involvement in the e4Libraries scheme, the development of the e4Libraries Subject Category Headings and how these have been incorporated into Nielsen Book’s range of library services. He will finish by discussing the practical applications associated with using the codes and the benefits they offer librarians. Jennifer Cox, Stock Services Unit Manager, Bromley Libraries Bromley Libraries are in the process of introducing the e4Libraries Subject Category Headings and Jennifer will talk about why they have chosen to use the codes, their experiences implementing the codes and the benefits they expect to gain from using them. Catherine Cook, Senior Business Systems Analyst, Westminster Libraries Catherine is part of the BIC e4Libraries committee and handled Westminster’s bid for e4Libraries accreditation. She will talk about her experiences on the committee, what accreditation means for Westminster Libraries and how she manages the various IT systems involved This event is kindly supported by Nielsen Book. NB The V&A will be open until 22:00. For up to date information on forthcoming workshops and free visits please see the online ARLIS/UK & Ireland Events Calendar 2009 at http://www.arlis.org.uk/