Hi all,

CILIPinKent, the regional Member’s Network for library and information professionals living and/or working in Kent, are pleased to offer a free tour of the Archives and Library at the Kent History and Library Centre, in Maidstone.

The Centre, which opened in 2012, is purpose-built to protect and provide access to the County's archives. it offers:

Around 14 kilometres of historic material relating to Kent dating back to 699 AD
A state-of-the-art public search room for consulting original documents, older books and local studies material
A multi-use space used for history workshops, talks and exhibitions
A library that offers 40,000 books and hosts a regular programme of activities.

The visit is on Wednesday, 17 September 2014 at 14:00

The event is *free* and is open to both CILIP members and non-members.

For booking, visit this page https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/visit-to-the-kent-history-centre-maidstone-tickets-11813756263

If you wish to know more about the CILIPinKent, you can find the Group on Facebook www.facebook.com/CILIPinKent and on Twitter as @CILIPinKent. You can also follow the Group’s blog at http://www.cilipinkent.wordpress.com

Many thanks

Regards,

Maria Centrone

Lending Services Supervisor

Lending Services

Front-Line Services
Templeman Library
University of Kent
Canterbury
CT2 7NU