Aslib's annual conference is taking place in November:

TRANSLATING AND THE COMPUTER 28
16-17 November 2006, Kensington, London
Further details: www.aslib.com/conferences
Now in its 28th year, this Aslib conference will address the latest 
developments in translation (and translation-related software).

These are the training courses taking place in November.  More details, 
including the fee, can be found by following the links:

INDEXING PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE, 1st November 
(www.aslib.com/training/4/16.html)
Many library/information workers are expected to index material, but not 
everyone is given sufficient training. This course covers general 
principles of indexing, and the indexing process, and also specific points 
of practice, in the indexing of all kinds of material, emphasising the 
value of controlled indexing languages. The relations between indexing and 
other ways of analysing and denoting content (abstracting, summarising, 
classifying, categorising etc.) are emphasised. The course also deals with 
understanding, and creating, indexing policies, which govern the way in 
which indexing is carried out.
Course Director: David Bawden

UK Legal Information: An overview, am workshop, 3rd November 
(www.aslib.com/training/1/12.html)
The course will cover UK legislation from inception through to repeal, 
looking at consultation papers, green and white papers, the progress of 
Acts through Parliament and onto their amendment and consolidation. The 
nature and role of Statutory Instruments as well as where to find them will 
be covered. UK case law will focus on the structure of the courts and the 
progress of a case, how they are reported and how to locate unreported 
judgements, the difference between a transcript, a law report and 
unreported cases and how they are cited, including neutral citations.
Workshop Director: Fiona Durrant

European Union Legal Information: An overview, pm workshop, 3rd November 
(www.aslib.com/training/1/13.html)
The course will cover the full range of EU legislation ranging from 
Treaties to pre-legislative progress. It will include how to find out how a 
particular Directive has been implemented in any specific member state. For 
case law, it will take a look at the European Court of Justice, Court of 
First instance. Other related information will also be covered including 
merger decisions and tender notices.
Workshop Director: Fiona Durrant

Negotiating Online Subscriptions, pm workshop, 6th November, 
(www.aslib.com/.training/2/08.html)
A key introduction to the thorny issue of negotiating with suppliers, 
covering:
-Preparing for meetings
-Practical clauses for letters reserving the right to cancel your 
subscription
-What to look at in the contract
-Hints and tips for arguing your case
-How to get the price down and/or negotiate more favourable terms
-Strategies to keep costs down for future years
-Discussion of own experiences and concerns
Workshop Director: Fiona Durrant

Information Literacy, 7th November, (www.aslib.com/training/4/18.html)
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.
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.
Course Director: David Bawden

Copyright for Information Providers: An Introduction, 8 November 
(www.aslib.com/training/4/07.html) FULL
Copyright is an increasingly complex problem for information providers. An 
awareness of the many pitfalls is vital the efficient management of 
information services. Whatever area you work in you will come across 
copyright as a live issue and need to understand how to handle the 
challenges it poses. At the end of the day you will have a firm 
understanding of what problems you may face and be able to alert colleagues 
to possible problems and also advise your organisation on how to protect 
its rights.
Course Director: Graham Cornish

Copyright for Information Providers: Advanced, 9 November 
(www.aslib.com/training/4/26.html)FULL
A basic understanding of copyright highlights just how complex an issue it 
is. Knowing how the law works is just the beginning but you need to be able 
to map basic concepts new and innovative information delivery systems and 
technologies.After this day's training you will have a grater understanding 
of how to interpret the law and how to put in place management systems that 
take account of the rapidly changing techniques used for information 
storage and
delivery. Copyright is an issue that will not go away and a working 
knowledge of it will be a valuable additional element in any CV or job.
Course Director: Graham Cornish

Project Management, 10 November, (www.aslib.com/training/2/10.html)
This course will provide an overview of the skills and tasks required to 
develop, manage and successfully implement projects in busy organisations. 
The workshop will comprise mini-presentations and practical exercises.
-Different types of library and information projects
-Initial planning
-Defining work tasks and work packages
-Assembling and managing the project team
-Working with virtual teams
-Managing costs, resources and the schedule
-The implementation phase
-Reporting and completion
Course Director: Nicola Wise

Electronic Serials Management, 14 November 
(www.aslib.com/training/4/10.html)
This one-day course will give you an introduction to the theory and 
practice of the management of electronic serials and offers the opportunity 
to gain an understanding of the rapidly-changing serials environment as 
well as an insight into the practical day-to-day management issues relating 
to it.
Course Director: Caroline Moss-Gibbons

Finding Digital Information: Sources and Searching, 15 November (www.asl  
ib.com/training/6/05.html)
There has never been such a great amount of publicly available information, 
nor such a variety of tools and systems for finding it. But this wealth of 
information sources and searching options can be confusing, and many people 
rely on just a few familiar sources. This course is designed for those who 
have to carry out searches - reference or research - of varied kinds, and 
who need an overview of the kinds of sources available, the kinds of 
systems which give access to them, and the most effective ways of finding 
the right information quickly.
The course covers different kinds of queries (reference and research, open 
and closed ..), and the way these are matched to sources and search 
techniques. It deals with varying kinds of resources: by level (primary, 
secondary?), by content (full-text, bibliographic, factual ?), and by 
environment (web pages, structured online databases ?). It compares the 
main search systems and interfaces (web search engines, metasearch engines, 
online databases ?), illustrates some effective search tactics, and shows 
how these can be combined into a strategic approach for finding the right 
information. Finally, it shows how novice searchers can gain expertise in 
the systems that are most useful to them, and how to keep up with new 
developments.
Course Director: David Bawden

European Union Information, 20-21 November 
(www.aslib.com/training/1/06.html)
European Union information is a two-day course that will introduce you to 
the European Union - its origins, development, institutions, legislative 
acts and how policy is made. New features include the information 
implications of the trend away from standard law-making towards alternative 
forms of policy-making in the European Union, the attempts at 'better 
law-making' and 'simpler law', and the ways that EU law is transposed and 
implemented in the UK. Reflecting the central role of the internet as a 
medium for finding about the EU the course will highlight the key official 
and other websites for EU information: this will include legislation and 
other policy-making information, keeping up-to-date, policy information, 
contact information and bibliographical sources. Hands-on time will be 
allocated to allow you to examine the sites demonstrated and some practical 
exercises will help you to become more familiar with the information. The 
latest developments in this fast-moving area will always be highlighted. 
Relevant print sources will also be mentioned. The course is planned as an 
integrated two-day course. However, it is possible to attend either of the 
days separately. Day One is intended as an introduction to the European 
Union and the information sources relating to law, policies and keeping 
up-to-date. Day Two is intended to be a more advanced and specialised set 
of presentations, which will be useful for those who have attended previous 
EU information courses and require updating on current issues.
Course Director: Ian Thomson

Running an Information Service: The Basics. 24 November 
(www.aslib.com/training/4/12.html)
So you've been given an information service to manage. You have a room - 
perhaps containing shelves of publications inherited from your predecessor. 
You have a desk, with a networked computer and a phone, which is ringing. 
 Where do you start?
Step-by-step, this one-day course will take you through the basics of 
setting up and running an effective information service for your 
organisation. Participative and practical throughout, it includes exercises 
and feedback, with plenty of opportunity for discussion and ideas sharing.
Course Director: Tim Buckley Owen

Records Management: An Introduction, 28 November 
(www.aslib.com/training/4/19.html)
This one-day course is a basic introduction to the principles and practices 
of records management. It is designed for librarians and information 
managers who have become involved in document and records management for  
 the first time and wish to gain a grounding in the relevant concepts and 
techniques, building on and adapting their existing skills as information 
professionals.
Course Director: Shelley Hardcastle

Records Survey - a half day workshop, 29 November 
(www.aslib.com/training/4/23.html)
This half-day course links with the one-day course "Introduction to Records 
Management". It is designed to give delegates an understanding of a key 
records management tool - the records survey. Records surveys enable 
information specialists to inventory records so that they can identify 
issues within their organisation and gather data to plan for resolution. 
The course is particularly relevant if you are planning to meet Freedom of 
Information requirements.
Workshop Director: Shelley Hardcastle

Statistics for Business, 30 November, (www.aslib.com/training/1/11.html)
Statistical data is a vital aid to decision making in business. Statistics 
are important to provide information on existing and potential markets, 
measure industry performance and indicate social and economic trends. This 
course is intended for those who want to gain a better understanding of 
statistical data, key concepts and available sources. It will be of 
interest to all information professionals whose work involves the use of 
statistics.
Course Director: Christopher Murphy

All our courses are available as onsite events.  Organisations that need to 
train 6 or more staff in the same subject will save on course fees by 
having the course onsite. Please contact me if you would like a quote.

If you have any enquiries about these or future events, please email me at 
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Kind regards,
Nicole Adamides
Aslib Training, The Holywell Centre, 1 Phipp Street, London, EC2A 4PS
Tel: 020 7613 3031              Fax: 020 7613 5080