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Internet Librarian International 2003 Conference 25 – 27 March 2003 • NEC, Birmingham, UK Co-located with TLS, Total Library Solutions Exhibition, 26 & 27 March 2003 Press Release Archive
Another
International Triumph for Internet Forum
Judging by the high level of international representation at its 4th event, INTERNET LIBRARIAN INTERNATIONAL continues to enjoy its reputation as an influential meeting place for the global library and information community. The European sister event of the highly successful US-based Internet Librarian series took place at London’s Olympia last month and attendance figures reached almost 1400, with 43 countries represented. Welcoming over 80 speakers alongside the conference delegates, exhibitors and exhibition visitors – including cross-over visitors from next door’s London Book Fair - the Show’s UK manager, Jean Mulligan of Information Today said: “The reception this Event continues to receive each year, worldwide, reflects the information industry’s continued requirement for instruction and education on the vast range of contemporary web-based tools and techniques. Once again the conference co-chairs, Jane Dysart and David Raitt, along with their steering committee have ensured that the programme was both content-rich and pertinent to issues facing today’s information departments as they struggle against budgetary restrictions and an increased demand for services.”As well as 3 full days of conference presentations, Internet Librarian International also played host to a full day of pre-conference workshops and visitors to the associated exhibition benefited from a series of brief how-to presentations by many of the conference speakers. London Book Fair
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Librarian International to assist with major industry launches…..
Internet Librarian International 2002 (18 – 20 March 2003, London), Europe’s major forum for web-based information resource users, is to provide a platform for two new industry bodies to announce their activities. The unification of the UK’s Library Association and Institute of Information Scientists will create a new body from 1 April 2002, to be known as CILIP: the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals. Tim Owen, who will be CILIP’s Head of External Relations, will address the Internet Librarian International 2002 conference and outline the aims and activities of the new body. He commented, "CILIP represents a vital step forward for everyone in this profession, marking the recognition that there is a great deal more joining our various activities than separating them. Technology - and particularly the levelling of the playing field brought about by the rapid development of the Internet - has had an important part to play in this joining-up. Especially when taken alongside the London Book Fair, Internet Librarian International is an excellent forum for us to explain the benefits that the creation of CILIP will bring."In addition, Renardus – the EU-funded web-based information discovery service for academic users – hopes to showcase its operational service during Internet Librarian International. “From a single entry-point, Renardus users can search or browse descriptions of thousands of hand-picked Internet resources held in subject gateways across Europe.” Said Lesly Huxley, Renardus’ Dissemination and Support Manager,Internet Librarian International 2002 takes place from 18 – 20 March at Olympia 2 in London and the expansive programme is published this week. (Copies available from E: info@internet-librarian.com) The conference’s associated exhibition is open on 18 & 19 March and once again shares a reciprocal agreement with London Book Fair, allowing visitors to pass freely between the two concurrent exhibitions. Further information
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Global
Attendance at European Internet Event
Judging by the attendance levels in this third year, INTERNET LIBRARIAN INTERNATIONAL continues to enjoy its reputation as an influential meeting place for the global library and information community. This sister event of the highly successful US-based Internet Librarian series, took place at London’s Olympia last week and delegate attendance figures once again reached 400, with over 40 countries represented. Welcoming almost exactly 2000 international delegates, exhibitors and exhibition visitors – including cross over visitors from next door’s London Book Fair - the Show’s UK manager, Jean Mulligan of Information Today said, “Once again Show owners, Information Today, are delighted with the interest shown in Internet Librarian International. The warm welcome this Event has received, Europe-wide, reflects the information industry’s thirst for resources and instruction on contemporary web-based tools and techniques. The “Nothing but ‘Net” conference theme ensures delegates get exactly that.”Conference Programme Co-Chair, Dr David Raitt agreed, “There were some very high quality presentations made during the three days on topics as diverse as search engines, wireless access, multimedia streaming, electronic books, enterprise portals and web site design. High profile speakers included Danny Sullivan of Search Engine Watch, Steve Arnold of Arnold InformationTechnologies and Stevan Harnad from the University of Southampton.”Jane Dysart, Conference Co-Chair added, "We are very pleased that our Programme provided attendees with a blend of discussions featuring leading-edge technology and strategies, case studies of state-of-the-art libraries and information services, as well as real world applications and implementations of information and content management tools.
Provisional dates for Internet Librarian International 2002 are 18 - 20 March 2003 at Olympia 2, London. Further information
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Event
programme expanded….
Information Today, owners of the information conference/exhibition, Internet Librarian International have added a series of free exhibition workshops to the event’s already-full programme. Taking place within the main Olympia 2, London exhibition halls at Internet Librarian International from 26 – 28 March, the workshops run in parallel to the main conference and are free of charge and open to all. Event manager, Jean Mulligan of Information Today, commented, “The workshops are designed to complement the conference programme and to add value to our attendees’ visit to London. Exhibition visitors who are unable to attend the conference will benefit from this series of practical and free ‘how-to’ sessions covering intranet toolkits, e-learning, portals, library automation systems, live conferencing technologies and more.Since the publication of the conference Programme in November 2000, many new speakers and sessions have been announced. They include: keynote addresses by:
The conference
registration ‘early bird discount’ expires on 16 March and delegates are
encouraged to sign up immediately to benefit from this special discount
on the full conference fee.
Conference
Programme Published
Information Today has this week published the Conference Programme for Internet Librarian International 2001, taking place at London’s Olympia 2 on 26 - 28 March 2001. Now in its third year, the “Nothing but ‘Net” conference theme provides comprehensive coverage of issues for today’s internet information manager and user. Conference tracks for 2001 include: intranets, tools and systems, eresources, portals, web design, content management, knowledge management, internet navigation, and eroles and elearning. This third edition of Internet Librarian International 2001 is aimed at information professionals who are using or developing internet, intranet and web-based strategies in their roles as webmasters and managers, information navigators, content evaluators, product developers and searchers. As in previous years, Internet Librarian International also features a series of pre- and post-conference workshops covering: Emerging Technologies, Electronic Publishing, Content Management, Designing Web Sites, Web Searching, XML, Intranet Taxonomies & Metadata, Business Information Online, Technology for Building Client Relationships, Digital/Video Media Streaming, Negotiating Global Contracts, and Publishing Web magazines. David Raitt, Programme Co-Chair commented, “The 3rd Internet Librarian International conference and exhibition follows in the steps of its predecessors by providing a timely and much-needed review of the technologies, tools and applications relating to Internets and intranets.The conference programme is available in print or electronic format and may be viewed in full at www.internet-librarian.com Visit the London
Book Fair
The Organisers
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INTERNET
EVENT ESTABLISHES ITSELF AS FRONT RUNNER
INTERNET LIBRARIAN INTERNATIONAL, in only its second year, seems to have firmly established itself as an impactive Forum for the European library and information community. This sister event of the highly successful US-based Internet Librarian series, took place at London's Olympia last week and conference attendance figures more than doubled from the Show's launch in 1999. Welcoming delegates and exhibition visitors from 40 countries the Show's UK manager, Jean Mulligan of Information Today said, "The Show owners, Information Today, are delighted with the encouraging increase in attendance at Internet Librarian International. This level of interest underlines the enormous importance web-based resources and techniques hold for today's information users." "Our exhibitors reported a high quality audience and our level of on site stand rebooking for 2001 also exceeds last year. We are delighted that Internet Librarian International seems to have established itself so quickly as an invaluable forum for library and information technology pioneers, providers and users from all disciplines and industries, and we are already looking forward to next year's Show." Conference Programme Co-Chair, Dr David Raitt agreed, "We are very pleased with this year's event. The level of attendance points to the tremendous interest being shown worldwide by libraries using the Web for access to and distribution of their resources and services." "We have received many favourable comments on the conference content and speakers and the exhibitors also expressed themselves pleased with the quality of traffic. This year's innovative feature of topical presentations in the special exhibition hall lecture theatre also helped to draw the crowds and add value to their visit to Internet Librarian International: this is definitely something we hope to build upon next year." London Book Fair Internet Librarian International repeated its successful collaboration with London Book Fair this year. The unique partnership between the 2 shows, taking place concurrently, meant that visitors cross freely between the 2 events. London Book Fair also enjoyed an increase in attendance this year. - ends - Internet Librarian International conference and exhibition takes place next year from 26 - 28 March 2001 at Olympia 2, London. Further information
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The
future for the book trade?
A management seminar examining current and future trends for the global book trade takes place on Wednesday 22 March at Novotel London West, during London Book Fair week. The Book Trade in 2010 full-day seminar examines the immediate future for the book trade via an innovative scenario-based programme, and has secured the participation of many leading personalities from the publishing industry. Hugh Look, one of the Seminar developers, comments "The book trade is in the throes of the most startling and all-embracing revolution. The next 10 years will see a real response to recent trends: the consolidation of media ownership and marketing channels; the rapid growth in online booksales and the development of e-books; and the challenges posed by print-on-demand to traditional techniques, to name just a few." "These developments, and many others, will bring new players to the industry and disenfranchise companies that rely on old skills and relationships, possibly for ever. This seminar has been developed specifically to plan for these changes and position your business accordingly." The Seminar features three panel sessions, presenting responses to the scenario from panels of publishers, booksellers, authors, and agents. Panellists include: Alan Buckingham
- (Managing Director) o DK Online
The seminar is developed and led by senior publishing consultants Mark Bide, Hugh Look, Mike Shatzkin. The Book Trade in 2010 seminar will benefit senior publishing, editorial and production management; sales and marketing directors; bookseller and other distributors; and book trade technology and service suppliers. In short, anyone involved in distributing the printed word, by whatever medium, to a readership. The full Seminar programme is available from the organisers at the address shown at the end of this release or at www.internet-librarian.com. The Book Trade in 2010 seminar is part of Internet Librarian International, an Information Today event, comprising a major 3-day conference and exhibition for professional information managers and users. Internet Librarian International, featuring Libtech 2000, takes place during London Book Fair week on 20 -22 March at Olympia 2, London. (Libtech badge holders may visit London Book Fair free of charge). Further information from www.internet-librarian.com - ends - Editor's
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Internet
Librarian International programme released…..
Published last week, the Provisional Conference Programme for Internet Librarian International (featuring Libtech 2000 Exhibition) has been enthusiastically received, reflecting the overwhelming acceptance and deployment of web-based technologies by the European library community. Taking place on 20 - 22 March 2000 at Olympia 2, London, the Internet Librarian International programme features tracks covering an extensive range of issues for today's information manager and internet librarian, including: · Intranet
Librarians: Managing Content and Knowledge Assets
In addition, a series of special publishing-oriented sessions and seminars complement the Event's relationship with London Book Fair, taking place simultaneously at Olympia. David Raitt, Internet Librarian International's European Programme Chair commented, "The Internet/World Wide Web is the most significant and exciting development to hit the information industry during the last few years. The sheer potential is enormous - it affects the way we live and work- it provides more and more opportunities, possibilities and applications. It is an infinite resource and repository of knowledge… and it is something no serious librarian can be without." In a repeat of last year's successful partnership with Reed Exhibitions, Internet Librarian International and Libtech 2000 again take place alongside London Book Fair, with free access for visitors to both exhibitions. Once again, the synergies between this major library forum and the increasing focus on electronic publishing within London Book Fair are expected to prove an irresistible attraction for librarians, information managers and the publishing trade. Internet Librarian International, featuring Libtech 2000, is organised by Information Today Ltd and managed in the UK by event organisers , Information Today Ltd. For the full Provisional Programme and further details, visit the Show website: www.internet-librarian.com - ends - Editor's
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International
attendance puts first Internet Librarian International Conference on the
map
Launched in the UK last week, the INTERNET LIBRARIAN INTERNATIONAL Conference exceeded the Organiser's expectations, playing host to some 200 delegates from 24 countries. Presentations by over 80 international speakers ensured that the first European edition of this highly successful US event comprehensively covered issues for today's cyber library and information centre. In his keynote address to Conference, Arts Minister Alan Howarth CBE MP discussed Government plans for public library networks and the National Grid for Learning, and congratulated the Show organisers on the launch of such an innovative new information forum. The parallel LIBTECH Exhibition was attended by over 80 exhibiting companies, some 2817 visitors and many of Europe's most influential library and information media. At close of Show over 30% of this year's space had already been reserved for next year, when Libtech International moves to Level 2 of Olympia 2 to cater for growth. Tom Hogan, President of Information Today Inc, the Event owners, said "We are delighted with this European launch of Internet Librarian International. The level of interest shown in this first event is very encouraging and we will be expanding both conference programme and exhibition to reflect the needs of the contemporary information manager. "Libtech has been the best ever, obviously benefiting both from the move to London and the addition of the conference. Furthermore, our unique alliance with London International Book Fair has added value for all our customers - exhibitors, conference delegates and exhibition visitors alike - making the trip to London even more worthwhile." The admissions agreement between Reed's London International Book Fair and Libtech meant that, in the first of a planned 3-year arrangement, visitors to LIBF were able to transfer internally to Libtech free of charge. Mike Allsopp, LIBF's
Exhibition Director, said
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Howarth CBE MP to address Internet Librarian International Conference
Alan Howarth CBE MP, Minister for the Arts, Department of Culture, Media and Sport will address the Internet Librarian International conference, outlining the Government's plans for financing public library authorities, and for making the internet available in all UK schools. The Internet Librarian International conference and Libtech International exhibition take place in parallel at Olympia 2, London on 29 - 31 March 1999. Both conference and exhibition are aimed at Europe's library community, showcasing the latest products, services and techniques for library and information managers, from corporate, public, academic and research sectors. The Internet Librarian International conference programme is published this week and features 9 parallel tracks:
"The Internet Librarian International programme offers a wonderful selection of topics and speakers for this first event in Europe. Among the programme highlights are the Electronic Libraries (eLib) project in the UK and the Webmasters Round Table, where webmasters and library website designers share their experiences of website design, management and usage. "Importantly, emphasis has been placed throughout the programme on library case studies, providing delegates with an insight into the issues and pitfalls of creating and installing systems, among them the intranets of Sun, KPMG and Boots. " Internet Librarian and Libtech International takes place alongside the London International Bookfair, organised by Reed Exhibition Companies. Visitors to the Bookfair benefit from free internal access to the Libtech exhibition. Internet Librarian and Libtech International is owned by Information Today, a US-based publisher and event organiser, specialising in publications and events for the information sciences industries. The National Online Meeting, the US Internet Librarian conference and Computers in Libraries are all part of the company's extensive portfolio. Internet Librarian and Libtech International are being managed in the UK by Oxford-based Rubicon Communications Ltd. - ends - Editor's Notes:
Caroline Milner
Libtech
International to benefit from major conference
Information Today, Inc., a USA-based publisher and conference organiser, has announced that it has acquired Libtech International, the UK's leading library technology exhibition. Information Today will run an international version of its highly successful Internet Librarian Conference in parallel with Libtech International on 29 - 31 March 1999 at Olympia in London, alongside the London International Bookfair, the established publishing event run by Reed Exhibition Companies. The synergies between this major library technology exhibition and the increasing focus on electronic publishing within the Bookfair, teamed with a conference programme addressing topical library issues, promise to be an irresistible draw for librarians and information managers. Internet Librarian '97 and '98 conferences held in Monterey, California, drew audiences of over 2000 technical librarians and information professionals. Libtech International was developed by the University of Hertfordshire over 13 years ago from an internal training course to the major event it is today. But with 100 exhibitors and up to 2000 visitors, it completely outgrew the space available on the University's Hatfield Campus. The London International Bookfair is the most important event in the European publishing calendar, attracting more than 23,000 visitors and exhibitors and with media attendance comprising over 450 journalists from TV, radio, newspapers and magazines. Mike Allsopp, of Reed Exhibitions UK, said: "Our major aim in this new partnership with Information Today is to create a synergistic link between the London International Bookfair and Libtech. The addition of the Internet Librarian Conference to the programme recapitulates this message and adds yet another dimension to the overall event.Information Today's Internet Librarian conference and exhibition, launched in 1997 in California, is the company's third annual event covering library and information technology. The National Online Meeting, held each year in New York and celebrating its 20th anniversary in 1999, and Computers in Libraries, an annual event in Washington, DC, are the other two conference and exhibitions hosted by Information Today. The company is also the leading U.S. publisher in the field, with Information Today, Link-Up, Computers in Libraries, Searcher Magazine, and MultiMedia Schools among its offerings. Tom Hogan, president and co-founder of Information Today said: "Information Today brings some 20 years of experience in the field of library and information science to a venture that will give information professionals an efficient and fulfilling experience in an area of momentous change. We are excited with the prospect of working so closely with the London International Bookfair and honored that we have been given the opportunity to continue the fine tradition established by the University of Hertfordshire."Both the Internet Librarian Conference and Libtech International 99 will be co-managed in the UK by Information Today and Information Today Ltd, an event management company with extensive first-hand knowledge of the library and information management field. The company's event portfolio includes the annual City Information Show, an exhibition for financial information services suppliers. - ends - Editor's
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information, contact:
For more background on Information Today Inc visit web site: www.infotoday.com For more
information on Reed Exhibition Companies or the London
International Bookfair, contact:
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