Places are still available on the following CILIP training courses in March. Email [log in to unmask] or call 020 7255 0560 to reserve your provisional place. Or download a booking form from our website and fax to us today: http://www.cilip.org.uk/training/training/bookingform.htm
FINDING AND UNDERSTANDING MARKET RESEARCH INFORMATION
17 April 2007, London
Participants will gain an understanding of just what types of market research information are available and how and where to access them, with an emphasis on free and relatively inexpensive sources. The day will be particularly useful for those requiring a structured approach to finding market research information.
http://www.cilip.org.uk/training/training/2007/libinfo/findingmarketinformation.htm
ABSTRACTING WITH CONFIDENCE
18 April 2007, Glasgow
Abstracting and summarising techniques are essential for current awareness services, enquiry answering and desk research, as well as for preparing briefings and writing reports. This popular one-day course will demonstrate that abstracting is a learnable skill, and shows how to use ordinary reading and writing skills to improve abstracting techniques.
http://www.cilip.org.uk/training/training/2007/libinfo/abstractingwithconfidence.htm
VENTURING OUT OF THE LIBRARY: MANAGING OUTREACH IN PUBLIC LIBRARIES
18 & 19 April 2007, London
This two-day course provides a comprehensive guide to providing a library outreach programme and ensuring it meets the needs of your potential new users. The course will explore topics such as assessing the needs of your community, initiating awareness, what makes a good outreach worker, putting together a strategy and monitoring the outcome of your activity.
http://www.cilip.org.uk/training/training/2007/mp/venturingoutpublic.htm
BLOGS AND WIKIS: AN ADVANCED GUIDE
24 April 2007, Birmingham
For those who are already familiar with basic Web 2.0 applications, this advanced course explores ways in which shared search techniques, social bookmarking, saved data, wikis and other applications not only promote the information centre, but can provide a richness and depth of information to users that has not been possible until now.
http://www.cilip.org.uk/training/training/2007/ict/blogswikis_advanced.htm
CATALOGUING AND CLASSIFICATION
24 & 25 April 2007, London
This two-day course is a basic introduction to the skills of information organisation in the context of library and information services. Participants will gain an understanding of the principles involved in using AACR2, Dewey and MARC standards for knowledge organisation.
http://www.cilip.org.uk/training/training/2007/catandclass/catandclass.htm
DEALING WITH DIFFICULT SITUATIONS IN PUBLIC LIBRARIES
26 April 2007, London
Library staff may be familiar with disputes, disagreements and disruptive events in their work, but how these situations are dealt with can seriously affect whether a suitable outcome is achieved. This one-day course looks at effective ways to deal with difficult situations in the public library and will enable you to provide a smooth, professional and stress free service.
http://www.cilip.org.uk/training/training/2007/persdev/dealingdifficultpublic.htm
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