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Resources - Taking a conceptual approach. COLIS 5 lands on British shores, allowing information professionals to discuss the future of information access and context. Mark Chillingworth previews the event.(Conference on Conceptions of Library and Information Science)(Brief Article)

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The concept of what a library and information service delivers is under-going great change at the moment. Institutional repositories, electronic access, blogs and search are all changing the common perception of the department and its role. The fifth annual Conference on Conceptions of Library & Information Science (COLIS) will address the concept of information context in the light of this changing environment.

COLIS 5 comes to the UK at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow on 4 June. For information professionals looking for an opportunity to discuss and understand future trends in information access and management, this event is very different from many on the calendar.

COLIS 5 is popular among information professionals and science academics. There are no product demonstrations or case studies - this is an event where you can discuss the future of information services. The event will allow information professionals to tap into the academic side of their trade in order to learn what the big thinkers are ...

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