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Hello everyone Due to popular demand, the European Information Association is running its 'How to find out about the EU' course on Wednesday 28 November 2001 at City University in London. The course is a beginner's guide to the work, publications and electronic sources of the main EU institutions. The course is designed for information workers who are new (or relatively new) to dealing with EU enquiries. No prior knowledge of the EU required! The programme is outlined below. The cost is 125 GBP + VAT to EIA members, 175 GBP plus VAT to non-members which includes refreshments, lunch and documentation. Please contact me if you'd like further information and/or an application form. You can also sign up via our website at www.eia.org.uk (click on 'Training and Consultancy'). Please note - our popular course 'Electronic sources of EU information' runs the next day. If you book for both courses, you will receive a discount of 20 GBP on the total amount. Best wishes Catherine How to find out about the EU Wednesday 28 November 2001, City University, London Programme 9.45 Registration 10.05 The European Union, what it is, what it does, how it works Find out about the major EU institutions and the part each plays in EU decision-making. 11.00 Coffee 11.15 Tracing documents relating to the EU legislative process Learn how the legislative process works and which documents are produced on the way. Find out how to trace these documents using both printed and electronic sources. 12.00 Hands-on session and Quiz! An opportunity to use the sources and to test and consolidate your new found knowledge with your colleagues. 12.45 Lunch 13.30 How to trace information on key EU policy areas Find out how to use a variety of printed and electronic sources to trace information about key policy areas and how to keep up-to-date with developments. (The session will trace how the EU's food safety policy was developed). 14.15 Hands-on session An opportunity to use the sources, both in printed form and on the web. 15.00 Tea 15.15 EU Information units and networks Find out who the other EU information providers are in your area and where to go for specialist information. 15.45 Questions and close A chance to get some expert advice! ----------------------------------------------------------------- ** NEXT EVENT - EU legal information on the internet, 25 October 2001, London. A chance to explore a variety of internet sources to help you track EU law. Find out about a range of EU databases plus a number of key websites. Informal atmosphere - expert trainer - plenty of advice and guidance. Catherine Webb, EIA Manager & Eurotalk Listowner European Information Association Central Library St Peter's Square Manchester M2 5PD UK Tel: +44 (0)161 228 3691 Fax: +44 (0)161 236 6547 Email: [log in to unmask] www.eia.org.uk