We have a few remaining places on the following workshops. For more details or to book a provisional place please follow the link below each workshop.

Managing paper
7 April 2005, London
A practical workshop for those wishing to take control of the paper they have to handle in the course of their work.
For more details about the workshop programme, who would benefit from attending and the fees view: <http://www.cilip.org.uk/training/training/tld/managingpaper.htm>

Vendor management
12 April 2005, London
This workshop will assist information professionals in improving the management of their relationships with publishers, vendors and suppliers. It will also help to assess the quality of your suppliers and their products.

For more details about the workshop programme, who would benefit from attending and the fees view: <http://www.cilip.org.uk/training/training/pts/Vendormanagement.htm>

Designing a library database using Microsoft Access
13 & 14 April 2005, London
This two-day intensive hands-on workshop is designed for library and information professionals working with small, specialist collections who need to set up a functional database at minimum cost.

For more details about the workshop programme, who would benefit from attending and the fees view: <http://www.cilip.org.uk/training/training/pts/designingalibrarydatabase.htm> 

How to bid for funds
20 April 2005, London
Many library and information services are learning to look beyond the resources of their own organisations for funding. This highly practical workshop will focus on applying techniques used in fundraising to help you make successful bids. 

For more details about the workshop programme, who would benefit from attending and the fees view: <http://www.cilip.org.uk/training/training/mf/howtobidforfunds.htm>  

Marketing planning for the public library sector NEW
25 April 2005, London
This workshop will outline current best practice in marketing planning and show how this impacts on management practices both within library services and other organisations. 

For more details about the workshop programme, who would benefit from attending and the fees view: <http://www.cilip.org.uk/training/training/mf/marketingplanningpls.htm>

  
Designing classification schemes for effective records management
26 April 2005, London
The day will provide an insight into different aspects of classification in the context of records management. It will enable participants to review the requirements needed to deal with records organisation and structuring in their own organisation.

For more details about the workshop programme, who would benefit from attending and the fees view: <http://www.cilip.org.uk/training/training/pts/Designingclass.htm>

  
Assertiveness for managers
26 April 2005, Birmingham
Expected to work productively with a wide range of people and situations, library and information managers undertake a challenging range of problems and tasks. This workshop sets out to support participants’ effectiveness as managers by arming them with an essential ‘toolkit’ of knowledge and techniques.

For more details about the workshop programme, who would benefit from attending and the fees view: <http://www.cilip.org.uk/training/training/tld/assertivenessmanagers.htm>   

Reflective practice for information & library staff
27 April 2005, London
The ability to reflect on activities and learn from the experience adds purpose and meaning to the way we work. This workshop allows participants to explore approaches to reflective practice.

For more details about the workshop programme, who would benefit from attending and the fees view: <http://www.cilip.org.uk/training/training/tld/reflectivepractice.htm>