Hello everyone Due to popular demand, the European Information Association is running another 'EU legal information on the internet' course on Wednesday 4 April 2001 at Leeds University. This is an excellent opportunity to explore a variety of internet sources to help you track EU law. Informal atmosphere - expert trainer and plenty of hands-on sessions. The programme for the day is below. The cost is 125 GBP + VAT to EIA members, 175 GBP + VAT to non-members which includes refreshments, lunch and documentation. Please contact me if you'd like further information and/or an application form, or book via our website at www.eia.org.uk Best wishes Catherine EU Legal Information on the Internet Wednesay 4 April 2001, Leeds University Programme 9.00 Registration and coffee 9.30 European Union - how it works: outline of the legislative processes and their publications 10.00 CELEX on the Web - legislation, preparatory documents, case law, national implementing measures, parliamentary questions - contents, structure, costs, search features, online demonstration 10.45 Coffee 11.00 CELEX on the Web continued - hands-on exercise, questions and answers 11.45 Alternatives to CELEX: EUDOR and EUR-Lex EUDOR - current awareness service and document delivery - content, searching, document delivery methods, charges EUR-Lex - content, searching Practical exercises on EUDOR and EUR-Lex 12.45 Lunch 1.45 SCADplus and ECLAS - bibliographic information, summaries and abstracts - content, searching, demonstration, practical exercise, questions and answers 2.30 Web sites - a look at a selection of key sources, including Commission sites, DGIV merger decisions, Court of Justice pages and case reports search engine 3.00 Tea 3.15 RAPID - keeping up to date with the latest developments - search tips on how to get the best results 3.45 Exploring the Web and RAPID - hands-on practical session 4.30 Summing up, questions and close _________________________________________________________________ ** NEXT EVENT ** EU Database Update - Monday 12 March - London - 2.00 to 4.15pm An ideal chance to get up to speed with the latest in EU databases. Expert trainers, informal briefing atmosphere, open Q&A sessions. For further info, contact: 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