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* Apologies for cross-posting * Statistics minus the lies and damned lies ----------------------------------------- to be held at CILIP, 7 Ridgmount Street, London WC1E 7AE Tuesday, 7th June 2005, 9.30 - 16.30 Costs (including lunch and refreshments): UKeiG members GBP 130 + VAT (GBP152.75); others GBP 160 + VAT (GBP 188.00) Course Outline -------------- Statistics play an important role in information and research work. As well as statistics available through the UK Central Government and the European Union, there are many other organisations that produce statistical data of interest to researchers and information professionals. Such organisations include professional associations, commercial publishers, local authorities, academic institutions, and trade associations. The day will identify ways to trace such sources using both local and national resources. A core element will be identifying statistics that are freely available but often missed. The sessions will: * make clear the distinction between official and unofficial statistics * trace statistical data using local and national sources * identify fee based databases for tracing statistical data * identify free based databases for tracing statistical data * critically evaluate sources identified Course Presenters: Tracy Kent has been the Social Science Librarian at the University of Birmingham for 10 years with responsibility for providing research support across the Social Science discipline. As we move into Europe this support has been extended to cover the plethora of materials from the European Union - whether part of the legislative process or via the different statistical houses - which has led to extensive subject knowledge within this arena. Tracy has also recently set up her own reference software training company to ensure adequate tracking of key documents located. Gerald Watkins is currently Subject Librarian with responsibility for International Relations and Political Science and European Studies at the University of Birmingham. His background has been in providing an information service for UK, European and International Governmental publications within the University of Birmingham. Gerald has also had extensive experience in tracing statistical data, both official and unofficial within the academic arena. To register your interest in this meeting, reserve a place, or request further details, please email [log in to unmask] or fill in the booking form below. Further details are also available via the UKeIG website at http://www.ukeig.org.uk/ Booking form ------------ Statistics minus the lies and damned lies Tuesday, 7th June 2005, 9.30 - 16.30 Please complete and return this form by 31 May 2005, to Christine Baker, The Old Chapel, Walden, West Burton, Leyburn, North Yorkshire DL8 4LE. Tel & Fax 01969 663749. 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UKeiG will not be liable for any consequential loss of travel or accommodation fees due to cancellation of the course. UKeiG is a Special Interest Group of CILIP: the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals. 7 Ridgmount Street, London, WC1E 7AE. Registered Charity No. 313014. -- Christine A Baker UKeiG Administration The Old Chapel, Walden, West Burton, Leyburn, DL8 4LE, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom Tel & Fax: +44 (0)1969 663749 Email: [log in to unmask]