An Introduction to MIMAS Bibliographic Services
(With apologies for cross-posting)

A course providing an introduction to a range of MIMAS Bibliographic 
Services will be taking place shortly in both London and Manchester. 
Attendance on the course is completely FREE of charge.

When and Where:
London:
   Tuesday 27th March 2007, 10:30am-c.3:45pm.
   Held at the Science Library of UCL (University College London), in the
     DMS Watson Building, Malet Place, WC1E 6BT.
   (http://www.ucl.ac.uk/library/science.shtml)

Manchester:
   Wednesday 25 April 2007, 10:30am-c.3:45pm.
   Held at Manchester Computing, University of Manchester, Oxford Road,
     Manchester M13 9PL.
   (http://www.mc.manchester.ac.uk/about/visit)

Course content:
This is an overview course providing a basic introduction to a range of 
MIMAS bibliographic services. There will be a demonstration of the main 
features of each service, followed by a hands-on session. This offers 
the opportunity to get to grips with each service in an unhurried 
situation, with service support staff available to answer questions and 
provide assistance.

During the day the following services will be covered:

- Archives Hub: FREE access to a searchable database of nearly 20,000 
archive collections held in 150 UK universities and colleges. These 
collections are relevant to many different research interests. They 
include the records of businesses, individuals and families and range 
from art and architecture to science and medicine to teaching and 
technology.
    http://www.archiveshub.ac.uk

- Copac: Come and try out the NEW Copac interface and database just 
before it is released. Copac gives FREE access to the merged catalogues 
of 27 major academic and national libraries in the UK and Ireland, 
including the British Library, National Library of Scotland, and 
National Library of Wales/Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru. Copac gives 
access to details of a wide range of materials, including electronic 
documents, in all subject areas.
   http://copac.ac.uk

- ISI Web of Knowledge Service for UK Education. This course provides a 
basic introduction to the Web of Knowledge (WoK) platform and the Web of 
Science.  The course will focus on the WoK platform and cross searching 
and Web of Science. This course does not cover the additional Web of 
Knowledge products. Available to members of subscribing institutions 
listed at:
   http://wok.mimas.ac.uk

- Zetoc gives access to the British Library’s Electronic Table of 
Contents (ETOC), a searchable database of over 20 million article titles 
and conference proceedings from over 20,000 of the most important 
research journals, as well as around 16,000 conference proceedings 
published per year. Also includes a table of contents alerting service 
and RSS feed. FREE to members of most UK further and higher education 
institutions.
   http://zetoc.mimas.ac.uk

Who is the course for?
The course will be of interest to researchers, academics, librarians and 
support staff within the Further Education and Higher Education 
communities. Some experience of using a web browser will be useful for 
the practical exercises.

Lunch:
   Lunch is not provided on this FREE course, but there are places to 
eat nearby.

How to Book:
   Course registration details etc. are available via the MIMAS Web site 
at: http://www.mimas.ac.uk/courses/

   Bookings should be made via the MIMAS Helpline:
     Tel: 0161 275 6109
     Email: [log in to unmask]
   Alternatively you can book online via the MIMAS Web address given above.

regards

Shirley Cousins
Copac service

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Dr Shirley Cousins
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Copac Service                           service, funded by
Kilburn Building,                       JISC using records
University of Manchester                supplied by CURL -
Oxford Road,  Manchester M13 9PL, UK
Fax: 0161 275 6040  Tel: 0161 275 6037  http://copac.ac.uk/