Local Studies Forum

Libraries and Information East Midlands Council sponsors a number of special interest sub-groups. These groups offer an opportunity for staff in all types of libraries across the region to network, to exchange ideas and information, to share good practice and to become involved in practical co-operation. Their work helps to contribute to the achievement of the objectives of Sharing the Future.

One of these groups, The East Midlands Local Studies Forum meets twice yearly and brings together representatives from the public library services together with colleagues from the Record Offices and Universities within the region.

The purpose of the Forum is to raise awareness of Local Studies issues; to facilitate communication and current awareness; to promote partnership working especially involving academic libraries, and to work together towards shared objectives.

The Forum provides a valuable opportunity to share ideas and good practice and to visit collections in other libraries in the region. The minutes of the Forum's meetings are available as Word documents below. 

Local Studies Forum members are:

Jon-Paul Carr
Northamptonshire Libraries

Lesley Church
University of Lincoln

Evelyn Cornell
University of Leicester

Angela Cutting
Leicester City Libraries

Mark Dorrington
Nottinghamshire Libraries and Archives

Corinne Fawcett
University of Nottingham

Ruth Gordon
Derbyshire Libraries

Richard Clayton
Rutland County Library

Trish Kenny
Derby City Libraries

Steve Kettle
Leicestershire Libraries

Kevin Best
Lincolnshire Libraries

Roger Parish
Nottingham City Libraries

Philip Thornborow
University of Northampton

Minutes

EM Local Studies Forum Meeting Minutes - 141107 (Nov 2007) 44Kb

EM Local Studies Forum Meeting Minutes - 230507 (May 2007) 36Kb

EM Local Studies Forum Meeting Minutes - 231106 (Nov 2006) 51Kb

EM Local Studies Forum Meeting Minutes - 090506 (May 2006) 40Kb

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