Forum for Interlending

The Forum for Interlending and Information Delivery plays an active part in the national scene for Interlending and document delivery. FIL brings together staff working in a wide range of libraries and represents a broad cross-section of views. Membership of FIL is open to anyone involved in ILL and document supply.

The Forum's activities include regional one-day events, exchange of experience workshops, a regular newsletter and publications on matters relating to document supply and interlending.

Details of FIL's forthcoming annual conference can be found below

Interlend 2008

Managing the Gateway, Redefining interlending for the 21st century

30th June - 2nd July 2008 - Peebles Hydro Hotel, Peebles, Scotland

A packed programme including lectures, seminars and workshops will ensure plenty of content for both residential and day delegates. Speakers will include Robert Krall (University of Pennsylvania), Derek Law (University of Strathclyde), Phil Bradley (Internet Consultant and well known author), Karen Blakeman (RBA Information Services) and Antony Brewerton (University of Warwick), Graham Titley (University of Plymouth).

Some of the subjects covered will be; Marketing and promotion. The true cost of ILL: understanding ILL costs and budgeting, Interlending trends in US Research Libraries, Copyright and Web 2.0.

Booking is now open - with a special offer allowing delegates to book at 2007 conference rates if registration is made before 18th April 2008.

Information regarding the venue's excellent facilities can be found on the hotel website at www.peebleshydro.co.uk

A full programme is available and bookings are now being taken.

Enquiries to: Tracey Jackson, FIL Membership Secretary,
ILL, Hertfordshire Community Information Libraries,

New Barnfield, Travellers Lane, Hatfield AL10 8XG
Email:

Telephone: 01707 281509 Fax: 01707 281548

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