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*With apologies for cross posting* Dare to share: new approaches to long-term collections management A Research Libraries UK and Preservation Advisory Centre joint conference exploring how collaborative activities can form part of a strategic approach to collections management across research and higher education institutions. Monday 6 September 2010 Wellcome Collection Conference Centre, 183 Euston Road, London NW1 2BE, United Kingdom This one day conference examines how libraries and other research institutions can benefit from integrating preservation into broader, long-term collections management strategies with a particular emphasis on collaborative preservation ventures. Speakers from the UK and abroad present current thinking on hybrid collections; using collection strengths to inform integrated strategies for resource allocation; how digitisation affects what we keep; protecting investment in digitisation projects; lifecycle costing of digital collections; and opens up the question about the UKRR being a model for other library materials. The day builds on research by the RLUK/BL Preservation Learning Project which identified high demand for skills development on strategic issues in collections management amongst staff in research and higher education libraries. Responses particularly emphasised the value that a long-term view can bring in considering access to the collections - both physical and digital - and the importance of preservation within an encompassing and strategic perspective. Speakers include: Brian Clifford, Deputy University Librarian, University of Leeds Roger Schonfeld, Manager of Research, Ithaka Deborah Shorley, Director of Library Services Imperial College and Head, UK Research Reserve Paul Wheatley , Digital Preservation Manager, British Library Alison Faraday, Preservation Training Coordinator, RLUK/BL Preservation Learning Programme Cost: RLUK members £75 + VAT (including refreshments) Non-RLUK members £100 + VAT (including refreshments) Booking: Please visit www.bl.uk/blpac/dare.html Alison Faraday Preservation Advisory Centre The British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB United Kingdom