Support for Umbrella is growing by the day with bookings off to a swift start and more than 100 registrations already received. Special reduced rates apply until 30 April, so immediate action is reommended to secure your place at The Library Event of the Year. You can book online now.

Latest news is that guest speaker at the prestigious Gala Dinner on Tuesday 14 July is Eve Pollard, well-known journalist and author. The dinner takes place at the RAF Museum, Hendon, beneath the wings of the iconic Avro Lancaster.

With 56 conference sessions, a 50-stand exhibition, the Libraries Change Lives presentation by Poet Laureat Andrew Motion, Poster Sessions, a Gala Dinner, and numerous networking opportunities, Umbrella is a must-attend event. It offers an unmatched opportunity to get up to speed with all the latest developments across the library and information community.