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If you would like to improve upon your existing skills why not attend: Making the most of the Internet a one day workshop on 4 April in Birmingham As the range of Internet information grows, there is a vital role for librarians and information specialists in helping users to find useful information. This event is designed to help those with some experience of Internet usage to gain a better understanding of how to exploit the Internet as a component in the service for 'customers', including SMEs (small to medium sized enterprises). How will this event help you? It will help you to understand the various methods of 'navigating' through this large, but uncatalogued collection of information. In particular the focus on 'search engines' will enable you to: * identify the most relevant search service for an enquiry * choose the most appropriate search technique to use * interpret results The session on Web Site Basics will help you to assess what is involved, technically and financially, in setting up and maintaining a Web site for your own organisation or for some cooperative project. The workshop includes up-to-date information about key issues and projects. The Working in Partnership session examines cooperative ventures between libraries and businesses and between libraries and colleges. Features The day includes a practical hands-on session. Programme 9.30 Registration and coffee 10.00 Welcome & introductions 10.10 Session 1- Library Initiatives on the Internet - 2 USA and 2 UK initiatives, what they have learned so far, what they plan to do next 10.40 Session 2 - Using Search Engines and Related Tools - how search engines work, their scope, strengths and weaknesses, how to improve search techniques, associated tools including fast-find and Internet-alert, managing bookmarks 11.20 Coffee 11.35 Session 2 continued - including online demonstrations of relevant tools and services 12.00 Session 3 - Web Site Basics - web authoring tools and techniques, design issues, site maintenance, notifying search engines, registering with 'yellow pages' etc. costs of Web site operation 12.40 Lunch 2.00 Session 4: Working in Partnership -Scope for co-operation between library and information services, research bodies, local businesses (especially SMEs), Chambers of Commerce and Business Links 2.30 Session 5: Hands-on, with particular emphasis on search engine usage 4.00 Close. Workshop Leaders: Nick Lewis and Andy Ewers, RAE Associates. Places are limited to: 24 Fees LA Personal members £150.00 plus VAT (£26.25) £176.25 LA Institutional members £181.00 plus VAT (£31.67) £212.67 Non members £210.00 plus VAT (£36.75) £246.75 LA Students/Unwaged members £25.00 plus VAT (£4.37) £29.37 How to book To make a confirmed booking simply complete the booking form below and return it by fax to Professional Development on 020 7255 0561. Alternatively, to make a provisional booking please call us on 020 7255 0560, textphone 020 7255 0505, or email [log in to unmask] bookingform I would like to confirm a place on the following Workshop: (this constitutes a confirmed booking) Title of event: ___________________________ Date: ___/___/___ Surname: ____________________________________ First name: __________________________________ Job title: ____________________________________ Organisation: ________________________________ Address: ____________________________________ Town:________________ Postcode:______________ Tel___________________ Email: _______________ Are you a LA Member? YES * NO * Personal * Institutional * Student * Unwaged * N.B. If you are a Personal Member, but your employer is paying, they will still be charged at Personal Member rate. LA membership no: ___________________________ Dietary/special requirements (sensory or physical) ___________________________________________ Payment of fee EITHER: __ Please invoice. Please give name and address if different from above: ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ (Payment is required within 30 days of invoice) * I enclose a cheque for: £_______________ (payable to The Library Association) * Please tick if a receipt is required OR __ Please debit by credit card for: £_________ (Access or MasterCard only) Card no: __________________________________ Expiry date: _________________________________ Signature: ___________________________________ Name of cardholder:_______________________ Cancellation of a confirmed booking on the day will incur the full fee, or if received 7 working days prior to the event, 50% of the fee will be due. Please return to: Professional Development, LA Enterprises, The Library Association, 7 Ridgmount Street, London, WC1E 7AE or fax us on 020 7255 0561. %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%