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Last chance to sign up! ALISS (Association of Librarians and Information professionals in the Social Sciences). Visit to London Metropolitan Archives Speak out exhibition and special collections 25th July 2-4pm ALISS http://www.alissnet.org.uk<%0dhttp:/www.alissnet.org.uk> are pleased to announce an opportunity to visit the London Metropolitan Archives https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/things-to-do/london-metropolitan-archives/Pages/default.aspx https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/things-to-do/london-metropolitan-archives/visitor-information/Pages/how-to-get-here.aspx The archives are currently hosting the Speak Out London an LGBTQ+ oral history community project which is creating a contemporary archive. The exhibition reveals stories of LGBTQ+ history, 1395 to the present, from court records to GLC events; medical studies to protest and acts of parliament to campaigns. We will have the opportunity to meet staff have a guided and behind the scenes tour of the exhibition and other special collections held by the archive The visit will offer the opportunity to view items from the collection and find out more about the services as well as to meet staff There is no charge for aliss members Non members £5 To reserve a place please contact: Heather Dawson ALISS Secretary [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> LSE Library 10 Portugal Street London WC2A 2HD