We are now taking bookings for workshops in the 1999 programme
Guided Tour of the Internet
20 January, Birmingham * 14 April, London
The Internet is not only an invaluable tool for gaining access to
information, but also allows the user to become a provider of information.
As a librarian/information professional your role in navigating through this
system is fast becoming vital.
How will this event help you?
This event will give you a practical introduction to the Internet and help
you understand first hand the range of services and facilities which
confront the typical user. It will guide you through:
* the types of information available on the Internet
* what tools to use to access this information
* the practical uses of the Internet by libraries and information
services - with examples of innovative projects
* choosing an Internet connection service provider
* different forms of service delivery
* different methods of collection
* the range of services available: Email, World Wide Web, Bulletin
Boards, Gopher, Netscape, MSN.
Features
The day is illustrated with live on-line sessions to interpret the Internet
services and conventions.
The afternoon consists of assisted hands-on sessions to enable you to try
out a selection of Internet tools and services.
Programme
9.30 Registration and coffee
10.00 Introduction
10.10 Session 1.
Background.
What is the Internet? How big is it? Is it a good
information resource? Who uses it? Commercialisation, how to join, costs and
issues to consider
10.40 Session2.
Library and information developments on the Internet,
public/academic/commercial - major initiatives in the USA and 3 UK
initiatives
11.20 Coffee
11.35 Session 3.
Accessing information
Web browsers, web authoring tools, navigation aids,
including hyperlinks and search engines
12.30 Lunch
2.00 Hands-on session- introductory demonstration, some set exercises
and freedom to experiment
3.00 Tea
4.00 Close
Workshop leaders: Nick Lewis and Andy Ewers, RAE Associates
FEES
LA Personal members £145.00 plus VAT (£25.37) £170.37
LA Institutional members £173.00 plus VAT (£30.27) £203.27
Non members £203.00 plus VAT (£35.52) £238.52
LA Students/unwaged members £25.00 plus VAT (£4.37) £29.37
Places are limited to: 24
Please book early to avoid disappointment, by calling Professional
Development on 0171 636 7543 ext. 288/9. Alternatively you can email us at
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