Dear London-based Arlis-link members, There are still a few places left on the RDN's London 'Train the Trainers' workshop, being hosted by the London Institute on Wednesday 17 July 2002, 10.30am - 1pm. The event is not subject-specific, although it will in part look at the existing hubs' content and features; it will be of special interest to anyone who has a responsibility for providing internet skills training, particularly for library and learning resource centre staff, teachers, lecturers, researchers and students. Programme details as follows (there's more info at http://www.rdn.ac.uk/training/): RDN UK-wide training events, Spring and Summer, 2002 : London Institute, 17 July, 10.30-1.00pm 1. History and background of the RDN Walk through of all RDN service including hubs, Virtual Training Suite, behind the headlines, submission of resources and ordering hardcopy training materials (25 minutes) 2. Hands on session Exploration of all the RDN has to offer. Participants will be encouraged to look at those services which match their particular interests, explore services they haven't tried before and take a look at some of the special features that each hub has to offer (45 minutes) 3. RDN Training section A short overview of what is covered and instructions on downloading the workbook, PowerPoint presentations and training materials available from hubs (10 - 15 minutes). 4. Breakout session Group discussions on how the materials could be used in support of user education. Exchange of ideas and the development of personal action plans for training and promotion in the participants' institutions. Feedback. (30 minutes) 5. RDN- Include Benefits and features (10 minutes) 6. The future - what can we all look forward to? (Will include subject portals, 'includable services'). (10 minutes) 7. Time to fill in evaluation feedback form (15 minutes) If you would like to reserve one of the few remaining places, please email me at [log in to unmask] Best wishes, Alice -- Alice Wenban-Smith / Jess Crilly Electronic Information Manager, The London Institute http://www.linst.ac.uk/library Central Saint Martin's College of Art & Design Southampton Row LONDON WC1B 4AP Email: [log in to unmask] Tel.: 020 7514 7038 Fax.: 020 7514 7033