CILIP Training & Development are pleased to announce our new training programmes for 2009. Here's a selection of what we have in store in May.
Don't forget - CILIP members receive up to 40% discount on all CILIP training.
PROCUREMENT FOR LIBRARIANS
6 MAY 2009, LONDON
Are you responsible for acquiring library/information goods or services? This new CILIP course covers the whole procurement process giving you an understanding of the legal framework (including contracts) showing you how to prepare invitations to tender, negotiating contracts and managing those contractors and service providers with greater confidence.
PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
* Understanding your procurement needs
* Advantages / disadvantages of using consultants
* Articulating your needs for goods and/or services
* Managing the contract
FULL DETAILS: http://www.cilip.org.uk/training/training/2009/md/procurementforlibrarians.htm
MARC 21: AN INTRODUCTION
12 & 13 MAY 2009, NEWCASTLE
Sound knowledge of MARC 21 is a key element in professional effectiveness when cataloguing in an online environment. The course provides a structured introduction to MARC 21 and how it achieves consistent quality data, reviewing both variable and fixed data fields. This two-day course covers a range of formats (books, serials, videos and electronic resources) that present the MARC 21 Authority format.
PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
* Evolution of MARC 21 and basic elements of the format
* Searching for MARC 21 online
* Working with the fixed field 008
* Name and uniform titles
FULL DETAILS: http://www.cilip.org.uk/training/training/2009/catandclass/marc21anintroduction.htm
ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR LIBRARY AND INFORMATION STAFF - last minute places!
1 & 2 APRIL 2009, NEWCASTLE
Ideal for those new to working in a library or information service or as a refresher, this two-day course covers the core skills needed from basic enquiry handling skills, to cataloguing and classification, to library management and promoting your service. A popular CILIP course that will book fast!
PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
* Understanding your role
* Keeping order: controlled language indexing and thesaurus construction
* Library databases
* Dealing with difficult users
FULL DETAILS: http://www.cilip.org.uk/training/training/2009/libinfo/essentialskills.htm
CREATING EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTIONS FOR AN ONLINE ENVIRONMENT
12 MAY 2009, LONDON
Good communication skills are invaluable for the library and information professional. Learn how to communicate effectively in the online environment developing a style to suit your medium and your audience and gain practical experience in adapting online content for other mediums.
PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
* Writing for your audience
* Picking your medium
* Developing your style
* Creating and implementing a communication strategy
FULL DETAILS: http://www.cilip.org.uk/training/training/2009/ict/creatingeffectiveinstructionsforanonlineenvironment.htm
You can browse our full selection of courses for May and the rest of 2009, online. See what we have in store: http://www.cilip.org.uk/trainingcourses
Don't forget, all CILIP members receive up to 40% discount on all CILIP Training courses. You can contact the Training Team anytime on 020 7255 0560 or email [log in to unmask]
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