University of East London (UEL) Libraries is hosting Talent Untapped: BAME Academic Librarians' KnowledgeX on 8 November 2019. This will be a safe space for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) library and information professionals to exchange information about careers and key issues in the academic library and information sector, as well as network to develop sustainable support systems.  The event will be held at the Computer Centre on the Stratford Campus, Water Lane, London E15 4LZ.  Further information is set out below and the link to register is here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/talent-untapped-bame-academic-librarians-knowledgex-tickets-69742109527.

SCONUL is pleased to be able to offer two travel bursaries for this conference of up to £300 each.  If you would like to attend but travel and accommodation costs would be a barrier to doing so, please do apply.

You will need to:

• Write 300 – 500 words on why you want to attend and how you might benefit
• Provide us with approximate costs for your travel and accommodation
• Confirm that if the award is made you will be able to attend.

Please send this information to ann.rossiter@sconul.ac.uk by Tuesday 1 October. Please feel free to contact me if you have any queries.