Libraries for Life - Access for All to Library and Information Services
Community Care Network Conference
(CCN part of LA Health Libraries Group)
Fri. - Sat. 6-7 November 1998, Kettering Park Hotel, Kettering
Don”t miss it - apply now!
Exciting Programme focusing on:
· power of information and library services to open up lifelong learning
opportunities for all
· social impact of innovative library services
· role of reading to enhance quality of life
How to take access into consideration in all aspects of information and
library services!
Speakers include Bob Fryer, Bob Usherwood, Margaret Kendall, Veronica Fraser
and Sarah Playforth.
Fri. 6
2.15 - 3.00 Keynote address - Much more than numbers:
the value and impact of Library and Information Services.
Bob Usherwood, President of the Library Association
3.00 - 3.45 The New NHS; Partnerships for Health.
Veronica Fraser, NHS Adviser, Dept. of Health
4.15 - 5.00 Large Print / Audio Panel.
Representatives from Chivers, Magna and Ulverscroft
5.00 CCN AGM
5.30 - 6.15 Creating the Learning Age: Challenge Opportunities.
Bob Fryer, Chair of the National Advisory group
for Continuing Education and lifelong Learning
6.30 Exhibitors” reception
8.00 Dinner
Sat. 7
9.30 Widening Worlds: literature, the Web and
lifelong learning.
Margaret Kendall: Senior Lecturer, Department
of Information and Communications,
Manchester Metropolitan University
10.45 - 12.00 Workshops
1. Who uses ICT? Challenging Stereotypes
Terry Marshall, Computing Lecturer, Solihull College
2. Playing the Lottery
Creative writing and reading project.
Carolyn Date, Bournemouth Libraries
3. Mentoring Support for Community Care staff
Gill Burrington, Library Consultant
4. Health and Social Care on a
Community Information Network.
Heather Kirby, Croydon Libraries
5. Storytelling and Adult Literacy.
Patrick Ryan, Storyteller
LUNCH
Workshop 2 (see above list)
2.30 - 3.15 Frogs jumping; The Future of Equal Access Library
Services.
Sarah Playforth, Chief Librarian. Brighton &
Hove Libraries
Cost:
Residential £160 + £28 VAT
Day rates: Fri. - £60 + £10.50 VAT
Sat - £70 + £12.25 VAT
2 day rate: £120 + £21 VAT
Details and application forms from:
Anne Brimlow,
Essex County Library HQ,
Goldlay Gardens,
Chelmsford,
CM2 0EW.
Tel: 01245 284981 ext. 254.
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