Applying To Study Library And Information Science … And Beyond: A One-Day Conference [Event Ref. No. TG1/APPLIS]

This is an invaluable event for those who are considering studying for a library/information science qualification, with a view to pursuing a career in the profession.

It brings together a range of speakers who will inform and hopefully inspire you to choose a career in the library and information world.

Programme:

10.30 Registration

11.00 Welcome and keynote address: Julie Howell, Director of Libraries, London Metropolitan University

11.45 Vanda Broughton, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Information Studies at University College London (UCL), and Programme Director for the MA in Library and Information Studies Programme

12.30 Sarah Ison, Assistant Information Adviser, University of Brighton

1.00 Lunch

2.00 Chris Brown, UK Research Reserve Co-ordinator, Imperial (recent LIS graduate)

2.20 Sian Blake, customer services, Kingston (recent LIS graduate)

2.40 Group-based Q&A session. Participants: Agi Hanjal (Middlesex University), Katie Wilson (Middlesex University), Natalia Madjarevic (Queen Mary, University of London), Christopher Jones (Middlesex University)

3.15 Tea

3.30 Feedback session

4.00 Close.

Venue: The Hardy Room at the London Mathematical Society, Russell Square; Website: www.lms.ac.uk

Please note that there are limited places available for this event.

Cancellations less than one week before the event will be charged a 50% cancellation fee. In the event of a ‘no-show’ on the day, the full fee will be charged.

To book a place please use our online booking form or email the administrator via cpd25@lse.ac.uk

Cost: £62 for CPD25 members and £82 for other institutions.