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There are still places left on the UKeIG event on e-books: Developing and
managing e-book collections This will be held at the John Rylands
University Library, University of Manchester, Wednesday, 2nd February 2005,
9.30 – 16.30 Costs (including lunch and refreshments): UKeIG members £130 +
VAT (£152.75); others £160 +VAT (£188.00)
The course is designed to offer:
* an understanding of the meaning of the term “e-book”
* a familiarity with a range of e-book publishers and aggregators
and the nature of e-books available
* an understanding how e-books are being used for
reference purposes, reading, and in support of learning and
teaching
* an appreciation of the advantages and disadvantages of the
medium
* an appreciation of the collection management issues associated
with bibliographical control, selection, acquisition, access,
licensing, and archiving
* a familiarity with the different ways of promoting awareness and
use of the format
The course will be presented by Ray Lonsdale, reader in Information Studies
at the University of Wales, Aberyswyth and Chris Armstrong, Director
Information Automation Ltd.
Interest can be registered in this meeting, or a place reserved by
emailing: [log in to unmask] Further details are also avaialable via
the UKeIG website at:
http://www.ukolug.org.uk/content/public/activities/meetings/02feb05eb
k.html
Notes : UKeIG the UK eInformation Group: For further details about the
Group and membership contact:
Christine Baker, The Old Chapel, Walden, West Burton, Leyburn, North
Yorkshire DL8 4LE Tel & Fax: 01969 663749
Email: [log in to unmask]
Press Contact: Rob Hughes, UKeIG Committee, PR and Marketing
Email: [log in to unmask]
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