It is a matter of economics.
I am course director for Aslib's legal information courses.
Aslib courses are usually limited to about 10 or 12 participants and learning can be devised and delivered in a very informal and relaxed environment. Participants have opportunities during the courses to receive personal advice and instruction on the course topic. Does LILAC provide that?
Aslib also has to pay commercial costs for the buildings it occupies and the services it provides to course participants. There is a hidden subsidy within even the so-called 'commercial' rates that universities charge.
Best wishes
Peter
Dr Peter Clinch
Information Specialist - Law
Law Library
Cardiff University
PO Box 430
Cardiff
CF24 0DE
Phone: 029 208 74971
Fax: 029 203 71921
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
>>> Roisin Gwyer <[log in to unmask]> 04/07/05 3:32 pm >>>
But ASLIB courses are always dear (we don't send staff on them
anymore) - and there are no accom charges I suppose.
Roisin
On 7 Apr 2005 at 8:57, Jacqui Weetman wrote:
> Interesting that this one day attendance is more expensive that the last 3
> days of LILAC 2005 at Imperial College!
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> Jacqui Weetman
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> Academic Librarian and Team Leader
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> (Art & Design, Computing & Engineering, Health & Life Sciences)
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> Kimberlin Library, De Montfort University,
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> The Gateway, Leicester, LE1 9BH
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> Tel: 0116 207 8041
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> Email: [log in to unmask]
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> Fax: 0116 257 7046
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Sheila Corrall [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: 06 April 2005 20:31
> To: [log in to unmask]
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> Interesting to see Aslib is running a course on Information Literacy on 10th
> May, directed by David Bawden (see http://www.aslib.com/training/4/18.html
> <http://www.aslib.com/training/4/18.html> )
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> Extract from the blurb
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> Why you should attend:
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> Information literacy is a hot topic in the information world, having been
> described as the key to the information society. It is widely taught in
> schools, colleges and universities, and is increasingly being regarded as an
> important competence in business and industry.
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> Library/information workers have a great deal to contribute in developing
> information literacy in their organisations, both by example, and by
> participating in teaching, training and resource development.
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> This course gives both a thorough understanding of the concepts, and
> practical skills for developing and promoting information literacy, so that
> participants will be able to take the lead in this area within their
> organisation.
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> Sheila Corrall
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> Professor of Librarianship & Information Management
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> Head Library Management & Public Policy Research Area
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> The University of Sheffield
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> Department of Information Studies
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> Regent Court, 211 Portobello Street
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> Sheffield S1 4DP United Kingdom
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> Tel +44 (0)114 222 2632
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> Fax +44 (0)114 278 0300
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> Email [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
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> www.shef.ac.uk/is/research/limrg.html
> <http://www.shef.ac.uk/is/research/limrg.html>
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