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Dear All Apologies for cross-posting but this may well be of interest to those happy few in the position to be planning new library developments: CILIP West Midlands are hosting a morning event on Wednesday 7th November at Shard End Library (Birmingham) on designing a new library. The event includes a tour of Shard End Library and presentations from a number of different perspectives who play a part in designing a library. Programme 9.30 am - 10am: Tea/Coffee 10 am: Welcome to the Library at The Shard 10.10am - 10.30am: A member of the Library of Birmingham Engagement team will speak on how LoB engaged with library users on the design and services for new LoB. 10.30am - 11am: Kevin Duffy (Senior Service Manager Community Libraries) Birmingham Libraries (20 mins). Speaks on the Commissioning process involved for a new Library build. 11am - 11.30am: Refreshments and tour of the Shard. Features a plasma screen show of photos taken of the old library prior to demolition of old library in Shard End. 11.30am – 12noon: John Hunt (John Hunt Associates) presentation on Designing the new Library (30mins). Finish 12 noon. Booking The event is free - please book your place at http://shardendlibraryevent.eventbrite.co.uk Location Shard End Library Shard End Crescent The Shard Birmingham B34 7AG By Bus: The number 55 (National Express and Claribells. Bus stop in Birmingham City Centre Priory Queensway opposite Argos and get off at the end of the Heath Way. Parking: There is a large car park in front of the library with a 3 hour maximum stay. Further information on Shard End Library and getting there: http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/shardendlibrary