Welcome to the weblog for the 3rd Celtic Connections libraries conference. The conference will take place in Cardiff, Wales, from 16th - 19th May 2006. This will be the third conference organised jointly by CILIP Wales/Cymru; CILIP in Scotland; CILIP Ireland and the Library Association of Ireland.

The conference programme will be based on themes of Libraries in a democratic society; Demonstrating the value of libraries; Delivering services in a competitive electronic environment; Celtic culture online; and Reading, language and literacy. Speakers will be announced nearer the time.

The Conference Banquet will be held in the National Museum of Wales on Thursday 18th May. A series of library and cultural visits will be offered.

A Trade Exhibition will be held during the Conference in the Hotel, beside the Conference Room.

Information for delegates and trade exhibitors, including rates, may be found on this site.
Enquiries: E-mail: info@celticconnections.info
Telephone: Sue Mace, CILIP Cymru, Tel: 01970 622174.