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There are still places available on these two MARC21 training days - the Introductory course is on Monday 15 August; the Advanced on Tuesday 16 August. The course will be held in Glasgow (venue confirmation is imminent!) Both courses are interactive and involve delegates in practical exercises. They are not tied to any specific proprietary cataloguing system Details of each course follow, and booking instructions are given at the foot of this message. *MARC21: An Introduction* A basic guide to using MARC21 for cataloguing library materials WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR? This course is intended for staff involved with cataloguing using MARC21. It is particularly appropriate for libraries just starting to use MARC21 or considering changing to MARC21 COURSE OBJECTIVES At the end of the day delegates will *be familiar with the provisions of MARC21 *be aware of those areas that differ from UKMARC *know how to format the principal areas of a record *have practised the application of MARC21 to real examples *have considered the implications of changing to MARC21 *MARC21 Revisited* This courses takes delegates further into cataloguing with MARC21. It explores more complex concepts and looks at how to handle a wider range of bibliographical materials. Bookings for this course will close in a couple of days. WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR? This course is intended for cataloguers who have some experience of MARC21. It is very appropriate for delegates who have already attended our MARC21: An Introduction course. COURSE OBJECTIVES At the end of the day delegates will *have reviewed the basic provisison of MARC21 *know how to handle serials using MARC21 *know how to handle mutli-volume items in MARC21ord *have considered how to handle translations, multi-media, digitial and audio materials *have examined the provision for authority records and holdings in MARC21 A Troubleshooting session is included in the day. Delegates are encouraged to contribute items for this session. WHEN & WHERE? INTRODUCTORY COURSE Venue: Glasgow Date: Monday 15 August 2005 Time: 9.30am-4.30pm Cost: £200.00 ADVANCED COURSE Venue: Glasgow Date: Tuesday 16 August 2005 Time: 9.30am-4.30pm Cost: £200.00 HOW TO BOOK To reserve a place on this course or for to request more information please contact us at the address below. We shall need the following information Course to be attended Delegate name Institution name & address Tel/Fax/e-mail\ Invoice name & address (if different) Order no. Special requirements (eg dietary) Important notice Once a booking has been confirmed the following cancellation charges will apply. No cancellation can be accepted less than 48 hours before the course. Cancellation received less than 7 days before the course 80%charge Cancellation between 7 & 21 days before the course 50%charge Cancellation more than 21 days before the course No charge Allegro Training 1 North End Farm Cottages Cheriton, Alresford, Hants SO24 0PW Tel/Fax: + 44 (0)1962 771719 e-mail: [log in to unmask]