For the newly appointed careers adviser, this book is a useful starting point as it provides practical advice on setting up a careers and information centre. This directory aims to ease the workload of the UK's careers and information officers, and helps them meet the information needs of clients.

CIOLA has always been the number one publication for those setting up or working within a careers and information centre. Re-launched in September 2004 as "The New CIOLA Directory", it is an essential resource for all careers advisers and information officers. Revised and updated each year by a team of specialists, it provides easy and instant access to the wide range of information needed on a day-to-day basis. For the newly appointed careers adviser, "The New CIOLA Directory" is an excellent starting point as it provides detailed practical advice on setting up a careers and information centre. For the more experienced information officer, it is invaluable for its recommendations for enhanced provision, as well as for keeping users up to date with changes in the sector. It can also be dipped into as a reference resource for guidance on particular issues or for the latest contact details. The directory aims to ease the workload of the UK's careers and information officers and to help them meet the information needs of all clients.