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A day in the life of… An introduction to the library and information sector in Scotland.

22nd November 2013, Boardroom of the NLS National Library of Scotland on George IV Bridge, Edinburgh.

The Career Development Group (Scottish Division) would like to invite you to attend our ‘Day in the life of…’ event held at the National Library of Scotland.

This is an opportunity for you to hear from information professionals in a variety of library and information sectors in Scotland and to learn about their experiences in the profession. The event is aimed at students, professionals in the early stages of their career, or those considering a change of career path.

Cost is £20 +VAT and lunch is included.

There are 30 places available, so please confirm your attendance before 8th November 2013.

Programme

10.00 - Registration

10.30 - Welcome and introduction from Graeme Forbes, Head of Ingest, National Library of Scotland

10.40 - 1st session: Duncan Wright, Librarian, Stewart’s Melville College

10.50 - 2nd session: Joanna Ptolomey, Information Consultant (specialist in health)

11.00 - Refreshments

11.20 - 3rd session: Graeme Hawes, User Services Manager at University of St Andrews Library

11.30 - 4th session: Graeme Hawley, General Collections Manager, National Library of Scotland

11.40 - 5th session: Ruth Holmes, Communities Librarian, Scottish Borders Library & Information Services

11.50 - Networking session

12.45 - Lunch

13.30 - Tour of NLS

2.30 - Feedback and close of event

2.45 – Finish

How to get there

For further details on how to travel to the National Library of Scotland please see here http://www.nls.uk/info/locationmap/index.cfm

Bookings

For further information, to book a place at the event and to highlight any dietary requirements, please contact Helen Faulds, email: [log in to unmask]">[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>

We look forward to seeing you there.

Best wishes,

Helen

Helen Faulds

Deputy Collections Manager

University of St Andrews

University Library

North Street

St Andrews

KY16 9TR

Tel: 01334 462304

Email: [log in to unmask]

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