Allegro Training will be offering these two modules in its suite of training courses to help develop non-professional staff in London at the end of August Supply Chain Information Management (Offered as two modules on one day) More information about each module is attached below. What do they cover? The Supply Chain This module looks at the supply of requested items, including books, serials and non-book media. You will learn about the three main supply lines: buying, borrowing, electronic sources Understanding and verifying the request Options for satisfying the request Electronic sources Appropriate monitoring systems Information Management In this module we examine how users and staff find material in the library. You will learn the basic principles of cataloguing and classification and how these can be made to serve the user Understanding catalogue records AACR, MARC and classification systems Creating records for basic material Evaluating the end product Who should attend? The courses are for people working in any kind of library. They provide practical, task-based learning opportunities which will help participants be more efficient, effective and enthusiastic at work. They will broaden and enhance library assistants’ skills. The course materials provided will allow review and reassessment of the learning over time in the workplace. When & Where Venue: Bloomsbury Square Training Centre, London Date: Wednesday 27 August 2003 Cost: £200 Time: 9.30am-4.30pm How to book To reserve a place on this course please e-mail [log in to unmask] with the following details Course to be attended Delegate name Address tel/Fax/e-mail Invoice address (if different) Order no. (if required) Any special requirements (dietary etc) Important note Once a firm booking has been confirmed any cancellations will be subject to the following terms Cancellation up to 14 days before the course 80% refund Cancellation between 7 & 14 days before the course 50% refund Cancellation less than 7 days before the couse No refund************************* Ian Ledsham Allegro Training 1 North End Farm Cottages Cheriton Alresford SO24 0PW England T/F: (+44) (0) 19 62 77 17 19 e-mail: [log in to unmask]