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COLICO Sponsorship to IAML International Conference 2011
COLICO will sponsor two delegates to attend the IAML International Conference (Dublin, 24-29th July 2011)
The Committee co-ordinates, supports and monitors the Pathways to Learning Programme, including the Music PAL scheme.
COLICO values the IAML International Conference as a development opportunity for the organisations participating in the Music PAL scheme across the island of Ireland. Applicants must be members of staff of organisations participating in the Music PAL scheme.
Download the guidelines for applicants and application form.
Completed application form together with an email or scanned letter signed by the Head of Services of the applicant should be sent by email to the COLICO Secretary by Tuesday 7th June 2011.
COLICO joined LIS Research Coalition in the Autumn 2010
COLICO joined LIS Research Coalition as an associate member in October 2010. Linda Houston, Director of LISC Northern Ireland, serves as COLICO's representative for the Coalition.
LIS Research Coalition was established in 2009. Its mission is to facilitate a co-ordinated approach to Library and Information Science research across the UK. COLICO is the first Irish and cross-border member to join the Coalition. Read more about LIS Research Coalition on their web site.
Events held during 2010
25th November - COLICO meeting , Belfast
28th June - Libraries and Recession: sharing resources and improving skills (LAI Western Regional Section Seminar, Tuam)
COLICO members gave presentations on the PAL programme and its schemes.
24th June - COLICO meeting , Dublin
22nd April - The fifth annual COLICO lecture, Dublin
8th March - Music PAL launch, Dublin
8th March - Cork PAL launch, Cork
The event also included speakers from London Libraries and updates on the Document Supply service and the new BL catalogue.
Further details are available here
News from the British Library
The British Library is a representative body on COLICO and provides the committee with regular updates on its activities. A summary is included in the COLICO Annual Report and further details on the British Library and its initiatives are available at www.bl.uk