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> Subject: eBooks today and the digital promises of tomorrow, ALISS 2011 AGM event June 16th
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> Final places remaining!
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> Supporting researchers: ebooks today and the digital promises of tomorrow,
> ALISS AGM June 16th 2011
> British Library
> 12.30-4.30pm
> This year the AGM of ALISS (Association of Librarians and Information Professionals in the social Sciences) will take the topical theme of supporting researchers using new technology. It will begin with a snapshot of the changing technological landscape for researchers from the Growing Knowledge Exhibition at the British Library , explore how ebooks are being used today in two major academic libraries: SOAS and University of Bristol, and give a publisher perspective (from SAGE Publications) on how they anticipate and are preparing for the future.
> The speakers will share their experiences and there will be an opportunity for questions and discussion.
> The afternoon will begin with a buffet lunch from 12.30-1.30, followed by the AGM and then the main presentations. It will end at approximately 4.30pm.
> Note that due to security arrangements at the British Library participants must notify in advance
> This event is free to all ALISS members.
> Non-members may attend at a fee of £20.00 but may not vote during the AGM.
> If you would like to reserve a place please contact
> Heather Dawson.
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> Or fill in the form below and send it to
> Heather Dawson
> LSE Library 10 Portugal Street
> London WC2A 2HD
> Any cancellations must be made at least 1 week before the event. Please note that non-attendees or cancellations within 1 week of the event will be invoiced for the full cost of £25.
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> ALISS (Association of Librarians and Information Professionals in the Social Sciences) is a not-for-profit unincorporated professional society. Further details on membership can be found at: http://www.alissnet.org.uk
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> ALISS AGM 16th June 2011
> British Library
> 12.30-4.30pm
> Programme
> 12.30-1.30 Buffet lunch
> 1.30-1.40 Introduction and welcome. Angela Upton, ALISS Chair
> 1.40-2.00 AGM to include: Election of officers, Finance report, Events report, & ALISS Quarterly report
> 2.00-2.45 - Growing Knowledge: The Evolution of Research, Nora Daly
> Digital Curator, British Library
> 2.45-3.30 eBooks - the View from SOAS and Bristol, Angela Joyce Subject Librarian - Economics, Finance and Management, University Of Bristol and Joanna Tate Subject Librarian - Politics and Economics, SOAS
> 3.30 > -> 3.45 Tea / coffee break
> 3.45 > -> 4.30 Digital Publishing Tomorrow, Huw Alexander > -> Rights & Digital Sales Manager, Martha Sedgwick > -> Senior Manager, Online Products SAGE.
> 4.30 Round up and close
> Heather Dawson
> ALISS Secretary
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