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THE BIG IDEA: the public library in the urban scene
CPI Library and Information Policy Seminar, Stamford, Weds 16 May 2001
Adapting services to meet changing needs is the focus of this seminar.
Almost 90% of our population lives in an urban area, whether city, town,
conurbation or suburbia, and the 'urban renaissance' is a Government
priority. Across the UK new building projects illustrate the role of the
public library in contributing to regeneration, skills and learning, social
inclusion, e-government, cultural development and sustainability. New
partnerships and experiments in service delivery are being tested.
The seminar will examine these issues via current developments in the
provision of services in urban settings, using practical examples of
innovative policy making, collaborative planning and reshaped modes of
delivery.
PROGRAMME
09.30 Coffee and Registration
10.00 Chair's introduction: key issues, new thinking
David Murray, Director, London Libraries Development Agency
10.15 Merseyside beat: innovation in Knowsley
Nick Chandler, Principal Development Librarian, Knowsley Library Service
11.00 Phoenix or fresh start? The Norwich Millennium Library
Hilary Hammond, Cultural Consultancy
Questions & discussion
12.15 Lunch in the George Hotel
13.30 Multicultural stores with big ideas
Anne Cunningham, Head of Libraries, LB of Tower Hamlets
14.15 Flagships and cultural quarters: Birmingham's Central Library
John Dolan, Acting Assistant Director (Library and Information Services),
Birmingham City Council
Questions and discussion
15.15 Tea
15.30 Speakers' Forum
16.00 Seminar ends.
BOOKING DETAILS
Venue: The George Hotel Business Centre, Stamford, Lincolnshire.
Stamford is 90 miles north of London and easily accessible by road (A1) or
rail (Stamford-Peterborough, Leicester and Birmingham line). Stamford
station is just 2 minutes walk from the hotel. There is adequate free car
parking at the rear of the hotel.
Fee: #195.00 (including VAT) includes morning coffee, lunch, afternoon
tea and Seminar Proceedings (sent to delegates when published).
For enquiries or booking form, please contact:
Andrew Poole
Seminar Co-ordinator
CPI @ Instant Library
The Charnwood Wing
Gas Research and Technology Centre
Ashby Road
Loughborough
Leicestershire
LE11 3GS
Tel: 01509 225665 Fax: 01509 232748
e-mail : [log in to unmask]
or use the booking form below.
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BOOKING FORM
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Andrew Poole
Seminar Co-ordinator
CPI @ Instant Library
The Charnwood Wing
Gas Research and Technology Centre
Ashby Road
Loughborough
Leicestershire
LE11 3GS
(Tel: 01509 225665 Fax: 01509 232748)
e-mail : [log in to unmask]
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