Following the correspondence regarding setting up an information centre, I
thought I should let you know that there are still a few places available on
the LA's two-day workshop 'How to set up a library or information centre
from scratch', which takes place in London on 5 & 6 December.
Invaluable for anyone involved in the process of setting up a library,
information or resource centre, this workshop will cover all the key issues,
from information auditing, acquisitions policy and budgeting, to specialist
classification systems and the evaluation of computer packages for the
smaller library.
BY THE END OF THE TWO DAYS PARTICIPANTS WILL HAVE:
* conducted an information audit within their organisation
* put together an acquisitions policy based upon the information audit
* identified the key issues relating to specialist classification,
cataloguing systems and thesauri for the smaller library/information service
* explored the range available database software, and identified which might
be most appropriate for their needs
* considered policies and procedures that will ensure good resource
management issues
* explored issues affecting "solo" librarians
WORKSHOP LEADER: Kathy Roddy
Kathy is a qualified librarian and information manager with over seven
year's experience of research and fundraising within the voluntary sector.
PROGRAMME
DAY ONE
9.00 Registration and coffee
9.30 Welcome and introductions
10.00 Assessing users' needs
How to carry out an information audit
11.00 Coffee
11.15 Resources needed to run an information service
12.00 Drafting an acquisitions policy
1.00 Lunch
2.00 Evaluating the effectiveness of classification and
cataloguing systems for special needs
2.45 Tea
3.00 Writing your own: issues to consider in writing a specialist
thesaurus
3.45 Database issues and systems for small libraries
5.00 Close
DAY TWO
9.00 Coffee
9.30 Review of day 1
9.45 Budgeting and cashflow management for librarians
10.45 Coffee
11.00 Policies and procedures for good resource management
12.00 Long term planning for the development of the library service
1.00 Lunch
2.00 Human resources: recruiting and managing library staff
3.00 Tea
3.15 Managing yourself as a 'solo' librarian
4.00 Personal action plan
4.30 Review and evaluation
5.00 Close
PLACES ARE LIMITED TO: 16
LAHQ has provision for those in wheelchairs. Induction loops are also
available.
FEES:
Personal members £250 plus VAT (£43.75) £293.75
Institutional members £303 plus VAT (£53..02) £356.02
Non members £350 plus VAT (£61.25) £411.25
Student/unwaged members £50 plus VAT (8.75) £58.75
HOW TO BOOK:
TO MAKE A CONFIRMED BOOKING:
* visit our website at
http://www.la-hq.org.uk/directory/training/c2001050.html
OR
* print out and complete the booking form below and return it by fax to
Professional Development on 020 7255 0561
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