The International Internet Conference and Exhibition for Librarians & Information Managers 29-31 March 1999 • Olympia 2 • London, UK Conference Overview

NOTHING BUT NET!
The first annual Internet Librarian International is a mixture of leading edge ideas and tools as well as exciting new services — all focused on information professionals and Internet related technologies.  It features over 75 dynamic speakers in three simultaneous tracks plus 18 workshops.  Internet Librarian & Libtech International 99 covers Internet services, Web tools, case studies of Internet and Intranet librarians, content management, future issues and trends, as well as strategies for libraries using the Web  creating digital collections, providing services virtually, training and instruction, and more. Catering to leaders and learners, Internet Librarian & Libtech International 99 will be of interest to all information professionals.
 

SPECIAL FEATURE • MONDAY, 29 MARCH 16:00
Alan Howarth CBE MP, Minister for the Arts, Department of Culture, Media and Sport, will outline the Government's plans for having computers and the Internet in every school in the UK, finance available for public library authorities, and the Governments own use of the Internet.
 

LOCATION
All conference sessions and the Exhibition are being held at Olympia 2.
All workshops take place at the Novotel Hammersmith.
 

CATERING
Refreshment facilities are located on the Exhibition Floor of Olympia 2. Further restaurants are open in the Grand and National Halls where the London International Bookfair (LIBF) takes place on 29 and 30 March.
All delegates, speakers, exhibitors and visitors are invited by Information Today for complimentary tea/coffee each morning at the following times:
Monday 29 March 10.00 - 10.45
Tuesday 30 March 10.45 - 11.30
Wednesday 31 March 10.45 - 11.30
The location for this complimentary tea/coffee is near to the Organisers Office on the exhibition floor.
 

LONDON INTERNATIONAL BOOKFAIR (LIBF)
Visitors and delegates to Internet Librarian and Libtech International are entitled to visit LIBF on Monday 29 and Tuesday 30 March.
 

FREE RECEPTION
Information Today invites all registrants, exhibitors, and exhibition visitors to a reception on Monday evening. It will provide opportunities to renew acquaintances and meet new colleagues in a relaxed atmosphere.
 

EXHIBITION
The Libtech International 99 exhibition will feature over 100 stands offering the visitor a choice of products covering aspects of Internet, intranet and library technology including search engines, software, document delivery and web delivery systems, online services, content providers, and more. If you are looking for Internet/intranet solutions, evaluating competing systems, keeping up-to-date with the newest Net products and developments, be sure to visit the Libtech International 99 exhibition.
In addition, Libtech International 99 has formed a unique alliance with the London International Bookfair and, as a visitor to Libtech International 99, you are entitled to free internal access to the Bookfair.
 

PRE AND POSTCONFERENCE WORKSHOPS
Preconference workshops are offered on Sunday, 28 March and cover topics such as: Knowledge Management, Advanced Web Searching, Teaching the Internet, Digital Library Issues and Essential Technologies for Going Digital.  Postconference workshops on Wednesday, 31 March and Thursday, 1 April provide an array of topics: Web Enabling Your Database, Creating Web Pages, Advanced Internet Searching, Intranet Development,  Web Browsers and Knowledge Management, Content Acquisition Strategies, Web Authoring, Intranet/Web Presence as an Executive Suite Door Opener, Internet Based Research and Competitive Intelligence, Technology and Procurement, Web Management, Knowledge Management Software.
 

SPONSORS
Internet Librarian and Libtech International 99 is sponsored by Information Today, Inc., the publisher of Computers in Libraries, the magazine with complete coverage of library information technology. Sample issues are available upon request.

Information Today would like to thank our Associate Sponsor, Northern Light Technology LLC, for their support of the first annual Internet Librarian International conference and Libtech 99 exhibition.
 

Information Today, Inc.
143 Old Marlton Pike Medford, NJ 08055
Phone: 609-654-6266
Fax: 609-654-4309
E-mail: custserv@infotoday.com
Web site: www.infotoday.com
 

Information Today Ltd.
Oxford Centre for Innovation
Mill Street, Oxford OX2 0JX, UK
Phone: +44 (0) 1865 204947
Fax: +44 (0) 1865 204950
E-mail: conferences@libtech-international.com
Web site: www.libtech-international.com
 
 

HOTEL AND TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
The organisers have negotiated a special discounted price for a limited number of rooms at Novotel Hammersmith. Please book as early as possible to avoid disappointment. This hotel is in close proximity to Olympia and is also the location for the workshops.  Prices are: 89.00 per single and 99 per double (prices include Value Added Tax but do not include breakfast).

To make a booking at Novotel Hammersmith please contact Reservations quoting the code Rubicon.

The address of the hotel is:
Novotel Hammersmith, 1 Shortlands, Hammersmith, London W6 8DR
Tel: +44 181 741 1555  Fax: +44 181 748 8061

For help with other hotel reservations contact the designated Agency quoting code Rubicon.

Alpha-res, BSI Group Ltd, BSI House, Blackbrook Park Avenue, Taunton, Somerset TA1 2PF
Tel: +44 1823 44 40 03  Fax: +44 1823 44 4170

Air Travel via British Airways
If you require air travel please contact British Airways Travel Shops on:
+44 171 707 4167/4646 and quote reference CIC 117/13.

Alternatively you can contact your nearest British Airways office.