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Free CyMAL Training Re-use of Public Sector Information (PSI) Directive - what does it mean for the Heritage / Cultural Sector in Wales? A workshop for Welsh cultural and heritage sector bodies on the amended PSI Directive The Cardiff Story 18th June 2015 Amendments to the Re-Use of Public Sector Information Directive now require cultural bodies, including archives, libraries and museums to allow the re-use of existing information they create, collect or hold. This free course is provided by the Welsh Government. It is open to staff and volunteers working in museums, archives and libraries and other heritage and cultural sector bodies. Aim The workshop will allow museums, libraries, archives and other interested bodies in the Welsh cultural sector to understand the implications of the amended Directive for them and to plan the action they need to take to ensure compliance. By the end of the course participants will * understand the implications of the amended directive * understand the concept of public task and consider available licensing solutions * be able to plan actions for compliance Training Methods Presentation Practical workshops Trainer Howard Davies of The National Archives Expression of interest Please express your interest in this course by completing the attached form and returning it to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Requests are limited to 2 per organisation however we are happy to waitlist any others in the event the course is not fully subscribed. Once you have submitted your request your will receive an automatically generated message to confirm that your request has been received. Please note your place is not guaranteed until you receive an invitation to the course from CyMAL. Spaces are limited. If your circumstances subsequently change and you can no longer attend notify Seaneen McGrogan immediately on [log in to unmask]<file:///C:\Documents%20and%20Settings\SmallC\Local%20Settings\Temporary%20Internet%20Files\[log in to unmask]> or 0300 062 2261 so your place can be awarded to someone on the waitlist. In order to maintain as wide a range of training opportunities as possible CyMAL will no longer provide lunch for training events. We will continue to provide tea and coffee on arrival and during breaks. We will also provide information on available food providers located conveniently near the venue. All correspondence relating to this course will be sent out electronically once you have registered; therefore you must supply an individual email address for each delegate. Tîm Datblygu'r Gweithlu - Workforce Development Team CyMAL: Amgueddfeydd Archifau a Llyfrgelloedd Cymru - CyMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales Department for Economy, Science and Transport Adran yr Economi, Gwyddoniaeth a Thrafnidiaeth Llywodraeth Cynulliad Cymru - Welsh Government Rhodfa Padarn, Llanbadarn Fawr, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3UR Ffon/Tel: 0300 062 2112 http://www.wales.gov.uk/cymal