Hi everyone,
Just a reminder that bookings can now be made for the Public and Mobile Libraries Group Conference 2015 - Details as follows:
Lighting The Way: Libraries and Wellbeing
The first PMLG Conference
Incorporating the 2015 National Mobilemeet
Friday and Saturday 9th and 10th October 2015
Public libraries have a major role in health and wellbeing – for individuals, families and communities. This Conference will explore the health, social and economic aspects of our contribution to a better and stronger society.
The programme includes:
Speakers: Brian Ashley (Director of Libraries, Arts Council for England) on The Health and Wellbeing Benefits of Public Libraries; Andy Cope, author and motivational speaker; Dr Paul Blantern from the Sieghart Task Force; Chris Garnsworthy on ‘Re-inventing Mobile and At Home Services’; Alan Medway on Staffordshire’s work with Public Health; Andy Wright discusses how to design a dementia-friendly library; Mike Brook on ‘A LIbraryFest for Mental Health’; and Carol Brooks on ‘Personal Resilience’.
Workshops:
◾Introduction to Bibliotherapy (Kirklees)
◾Ten Tips for Marketing Library Services
◾Business information services
◾Reminiscence from Sporting Memories Network
◾Findmypast: Linking People With Their Family History
Exhibitors:
2CQR Thinking Libraries
Applied Network Solutions / Amlib UK Limited
Askews and Holts Library Services Ltd
Aurora Metro Books
Bailey Solutions Ltd
Better World Books
Bonker Books
Booster Cushion Theatre
COBRA Business Information
Connell Guides
Hinds Bendalls
Hookline Books
Infor
Innovative
JCS Online Resources
MyWorkSearch
Oxford University Press
PTFS
Sirsi Dynix
Stan Lee Excelsior Award
Torton Bodies
Usborne
OverDrive
Plus, an opportunity for a guided visit to the newly refurbished Stafford Central Library, as well as enjoy the PMLG Awards dinner (with drinks sponsored by Torton Bodies) and the Grand opening of the Exhibition (with drinks sponsored by FindMyPast).
Booking Your Place
If you would like to attend PMLG Conference, bookings can be made here:
http://www.cilip.org.uk/public-mobile-libraries-group/pmlg-conference/booking-your-place
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