CUTTING-EDGE INTERNET SEARCH TECHNIQUES
11 May 2004, Aston University, Birmingham
Efficient searching of the Internet can be invaluable when dealing with enquiries. Simply entering a few keywords, or juggling a string of Boolean algebra in your favourite search engine, can sometimes produce just what you need to give a good answer.
However, on those occasions when you end up with absolutely no hits, or, worse still, thousands of apparently useless results, it can be extremely frustrating.
BENEFITS FROM ATTENDING
This workshop is designed to help you use the Internet as effectively and efficiently as possible when dealing with enquiries. During the day participants will look at the latest thinking on searching the Internet. Practical examples and "hands on" approaches will reveal the nature of the Internet, and help participants discover the most appropriate ways to find relevant materials.
BY THE END OF THE WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS WILL HAVE:
* in-depth knowledge of the World Wide Web, the invisible web and the human web
* the ability to choose appropriate search engines and other discovery tools
* templates to help with advanced search strategies
* a set of URLs to keep them updated on advances in search techniques
* "hands on" experience of trying out some cutting edge techniques
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This is for those who have been using the Internet to answer enquiries for at least two years. Participants must understand the basic mechanics of using the net, and have some experiences of the joys and disappointments of searching.
SPECIAL NOTES:
Each delegate will have access to their own personal computer so that they can practice searching techniques during the day.
WORKSHOP LEADER: Terry Kendrick
A daily user of the Internet, Terry originally trained as a librarian and worked in reference libraries. He is now an information and marketing planning consultant, and is CILIP's trainer for the Net Navigator and Information Consultant components of the NOF funded Advanced Roles IT training.
PREVIOUS PARTICIPANTS FEEDBACK:
"Very practical application, "
"V. good handouts"
PLACES ARE LIMITED TO: 12
PROGRAMME
09.00 Registration & coffee
09.30 Welcome and introduction
09.40 Check your searching competence
Test and checklist.
10.00 Searching the Internet: the winning mindset
How to think when searching
11.00 Coffee
11.15 Options: World Wide Web, invisible web, human web
A look at the choices and access possibilities
12.30 Lunch
1.30 Search engines and directories: range and their applications
Which for what?
2.30 Other Internet information discovery tools (intelligent agents, discussion finders, text mining, other search software)
3.30 Tea
3.45 A summary of advanced search strategy logic
Key templates
4.15 Future technologies and search interfaces
What is on the horizon?
Staying on top: Internet search techniques and strategy resources
4.30 Discussion
4.45 Close
FEES:
CILIP Personal members: £250 plus VAT (£43.75) £293.75
CILIP Institutional members: £300 plus VAT (£52.50) £352.50
Non members: £350 plus VAT (£61.25) £411.25
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