There are still places available on this course in London in April
AN INTRODUCTION TO METADATA
This introductory course on metadata provides a comprehensible lead
into the subject and helps to 'bust the jargon'.
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
It is intended for any information professional wanting to explore
this current aspect of the information management and to consider its
effect on library techniques. It is not a detailed training course on
using XML and similar technical markup languages, but provides a way
in to understanding the issues and examining the benefits.
OBJECTIVES
At the end of the day delegates will have
* examined varying definitions of metadata
* considered the relationship between metadata and cataloguing
* looked at some major standards used in the library and publishing
world and at related markup languages
* considered current moves towards interoperability and global
standards
* practised preparing metadata records using basic Dublin Core
WHEN AND WHERE
Venue: London
Date: Tuesday 5 April 2005
Cost: £200
Time: 9.30am-4.30pm
HOW DO I BOOK
To reserve a place on this course or for more information please e-
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 notice
Once a booking has been confirmed the following cancellation terms will apply. Cancellations
cannot be accepted less than 48 hours before a course
Cancellation made less than 7 days before course 80%
fee
Cancellation made between 7 and 21 days before the course 50% fee
Cancellation made more than 21 days before course No
charge
Ian Ledsham
Allegro Training Hampshire
1 North End Farm Cottages
Cheriton
ALRESFORD
Hampshire SO24 0PW
Tel/fax: 01962 771719
