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With just two weeks to go, UmbrelLa 5, The Library Association's bi-ennial event for all its 22 special interest groups - is having yet more prestigious meeting announcements. Replacing Alan Howarth will be Chris Smith, Secretary of State for Culture, for the UmbrelLa Opening Plenary (16.30 Thursday 1 July) when a major policy statement is expected. And, in addition to the 100 plus meetings listed in the 24 page UmbrelLa 5 preview, a number of new ones have been added including: * What's new at LIC - with a speaker from the Library and Information Commission (15.00 Thursday 1 July) and * leading crime writer, Mike Phillips, will be speaking at a Library Campaign session (14.00 Saturday 3 July) Registrations topping 1,000 are still being recieved daily. To book see the UmbrelLa website: http://www.la-hq.org.uk/umbrella5 or the UmbrelLa 5 Preview available by phoning 020 7636 7543, or faxing 020 7323 1842. %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%