Umbrella 2009

Just ten stands left as suppliers book up for 2009

2008-11-17T14:01:00Z

Just ten stands remain available for the Umbrella 2009 exhibition as it is more than 80% sold with many prime positions secured by leading suppliers of products, services, systems and software. Among the latest companies to sign up are 3M, OCLC, D-Tech, Dawson Books.

At the 2009 event, exhibitors will get more time in front of delegates, as all refreshment beaks take place in the exhibitiona area, which is also home ot the popular Poster Sessions which will be presented thoughout the two days. The Internet Cafe in the Information Lounge in each hall will be sponsored by Nielsen Book, who has joined five other key suppliers in supporting the event. Nielsen already has an exhibtion stand and wish to increase its profile at Umbrella 2009.

Companies considering participation in the Library Event of the Year are urged to book immediately. Click here for full details of the cost-effective stand package, the latest floor plan, and a list of companies already exhibiting.

New sponsor to support Poster Sessions

2008-10-16T11:10:00Z

Latest sponsor to sign up for Umbrella 2009 is JISC TechDis Service, who will support the Poster Sessions and also have a stand in the exhibition. Poster Sessions are a popular feature of Umbrella with a prize for the Best Poster, as judged judged by Margaret Watson, Chair of Umbrella 2009 and Ian Snowley, Director of Studies, Umbrella 2009. Also, new for 2009 is a Delegates' Choice prize.

JISC TechDis will help with judging the posters and presenting the prizes to the winners in the afternoon refreshment break on Wednesday 15 July.

Meanwhile, the Umbrella exhibition is now almost 70% full, with only one stand remaining in one hall, and a limited number in the other hall. More information and online booking is available at www.umbrella2009.org.uk.

FreePint becomes a Media Sponsor of Umbrella 2009

2008-10-06T13:52:00Z

Enhanced editorial coverage of Umbrella 2009 will be provided for the first time by FreePint, which has become a media sponsor of CILIP's flagship event.

Prior to the two-day conference and exhibition on 14-15 July 2009, FreePint will carry editorial items based on discussions with selected speakers. On-site coverage will be undertaken by FreePint journalists, and a complementary Umbrella Report made available to every delegate. FreePint joins CILIP's Gazette and Update magazines as official media sponsors.

Further details of its coverage will be announced early next year.

Libraries Change Lives Award ceremony moves to Umbrella 2009

2008-09-30T16:03:00Z

CILIP’s prestigious Libraries Change Lives Award ceremony will now take place at Umbrella 2009 in the Plenary Session on 15 July 2009 rather than at Incisive Media’s Library & Information Show (LIS). This follows the company’s decision to move LIS 2009 from early April to a new time of mid-June, which places LIS just prior to Umbrella.2009. CILIP has also withdrawn from exhibiting at LIS 2009.

Managing Director of CILIP Enterprises’ John Woolley says: “It is disappointing that Incisive Media has moved the LIS show from April. However, we are looking forward to an exciting and vibrant Umbrella on 14-15 July 2009. With more than 65% of exhibition stands sold and the addition of the Libraries Change Lives Award ceremony to the programme, I am confident that, once again, the event will be a great success”.

Linda Constable, Chair of the Award Judges, comments: “I am delighted the Libraries Change Lives Award ceremony will be held at Umbrella 2009. It offers a larger audience to showcase the innovation, dedication and impact on communities that the Award promotes.”

Half exhibition stands now sold as demand takes off

2008-09-03T08:57:00Z

Strong bookings over the past week have resulted in more than half of the stands in the Umbrella exhibition now being sold. Prime position are being snapped up fast by leading suppliers of products, services, systems and software as they commit to CILIP's flagship event.

Companies considering their participation in the Library Event of the Year 2009 are urged to book now, as space at the venue is restricted to 50 stands. Click here for full details of the cost-effective stand package, the latest the exhibition floor plan, and a list of companies already committed.