Netskills Workshop:
The Internet: Your Research Library
Using efficient search methods to locate quality information
09:30 - 16:30 Wednesday 15th March 2000 University of Newcastle
The internet, encompassing tools such as the World Wide Web, provides
the infrastructure for the current information revolution. Information
networked worldwide using the internet offers research and
information-seeking possibilities previously unimaginable. The quantity
of information available, 24 hours every day, to the desktop provides a
huge addition to the
traditional research library - sometimes called the "Information
Super-Library". The internet is becoming increasingly important in the
modern research environment, particularly with the use of multimedia
formats and the
production of electronic journals. However, the ease of publication on
the internet can bring problems, such as a reduction in quality and a
feeling of information overload.
This workshop aims to provide you with the skills you need to use this
new wealth of information efficiently and reliably. While many services
at first glance easy to use, many users find them frustrating and
ineffective. Advanced features often provide the user with efficient
techniques and therefore enhanced results. The workshop will also look
at current and future
developments in the use of information services and searching tools.
It is suitable for researchers and academics from any discipline,
librarians and computing service staff.
Workshop Content:
The workshop will comprise presentations, demonstrations and
hands-on sessions with opportunities for questions and discussion.
Participants will each receive a workbook which contains workshop
exercises, presentation slides and other relevant materials.
Topics covered will include:
* internet versus more traditional information resources
* efficient searching methods and strategies
* a comparison of search engines
* advanced searching techniques
* effective use of a web browser
* use of Metadata
* information quality and academic issues
* electronic journals
* future developments
By the end of the workshop participants will have:
* investigated different types of web-based information service
* examined advanced techniques used in information seeking
* used Boolean operators to perform web searches
* developed searching strategies
* an awareness of the importance of Metadata
* investigated quality issues related to web-based information such as
accuracy and currency
Workshop Requirements:
Participants need no special technical skills and no previous knowledge
of the Internet; however basic computer skills such as using a mouse
and keyboard are essential, and experience of using Microsoft Windows
to open and save files
and open and close applications e.g. a word processor, would be
helpful.
The cost of the workshop is £ 105 for participants from higher and
further education. Other participants should contact Netskills for the
relevant fees.
Note: Costs include lunch, morning coffee and afternoon tea.
For more information about Netskills workshops, including
online booking forms, look at the Netskills event pages on the World
Wide Web at:
http://www.netskills.ac.uk/workshops/
or contact Netskills directly by email:
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or by Fax:
0191 222 5001
or leave a request for booking forms on the bookings hotline:
0191 222 5008
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