Book now for the LAI/CILIP (Ireland) Joint Conference: 24th- 26th April
Inspiring Progress: good practice and new developments, the Annual Joint Conference of The Library Association of Ireland and The Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals, Ireland takes place from Tuesday 24th – Thursday 26th April 2007 at The Heritage Hotel, Portlaoise.
This year’s conference will provide a timely overview of a range of current strategic developments, recent research reports and case studies from Irish and UK libraries. The conference will also provide a wonderful opportunity for librarians from all sectors to see the latest products and services available from leading library suppliers. A preliminary programme is available below.
Download the Joint Conference Booking Form (PDF, 140kb)
Completed forms should be returned by Friday 2nd March 2007. Please note that accommodation at The Heritage Hotel is limited so early booking is advisable. Preliminary Programme
- Google’s book search programme
- The European digital library: the Commission’s view
- Transforming library services for young people: the Fulfilling their Potential Programme
- Irish libraries and cultural diversity
- Public library branding: Rolling out Love Libraries in Richmond
- Annual COLICO (Committee on Library Co-operation in Ireland) lecture
- Towards a new UK model for library stock procurement: the Somerset perspective
- Radio Frequency Identification in Libraries: Rolling out RFID in Liverpool
- Developing an integrated stock management framework for Northern Ireland
- Measuring the use of online information resources: the COUNTER Code of Practice
- School library Services: the Junior Certificate School Library Demonstration Project
- New formats: Rolling out e-books in South Dublin
- Principles of evidence based practice and research: the Health Sciences Libraries Group
- Cultural inclusion and social cohesion in arts and libraries: National Economic and Social Forum research
- Information literacy skills development