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These are the events happening later this month at ASLIB in London: 8th - Knowledge Architecture (NEW COURSE) (www.aslib.com/training/3/03.html) IA is evolving in some quarters into Knowledge Architecture (KA), a compound discipline addressing all the sources of organisational competence - explicit and tacit - within a single, holistic framework. In order to add the missing tacit dimension, an additional set of tools and techniques needs to be included in the Knowledge Architect's toolkit. This interactive workshop blends presentation, discussion and practical exercises to consider the evolutionary stages involved in the transition from IA to KA and to examine the most important tools and techniques involved. It presents a number of case studies and invites delegates to discuss the implications for information professionals, information managers, information architects, knowledge managers and knowledge workers alike. 14th - Business Information - 2 places remaining (www.aslib.com/training/1/03.html) Effective performance in meeting business information needs requires an understanding of the key concepts, jargon and institutions relating to this type of information and an awareness of the principal sources through which it can be retrieved. This course meets both needs and is directed at information professionals who have either not previously dealt with information in the business field or only limited experience of handling it. 17th - Developing an Information Strategy (www.aslib.com/training/4/09.html) Information systems are of ever-increasing importance to all types of organisation, yet their introduction and development is often poorly controlled. This course endeavours to consider ways in which an information strategy can be developed to help ensure information systems meet current and future organisation needs 20th - Coaching Skills (www.aslib.com/training/2/15.html) We all have different needs and performance gaps, whatever the job we do. These 'gaps' can often be filled by training courses. Many courses though, are not specific enough for individuals and often have a 'scatter gun' approach which doesn't address those individuals' requirements. Coaching is the ideal solution to helping people perform to their potential. It is the perfect vehicle for both the individual and the coach in continuous development and relationship building in the workplace and beyond. This workshop will introduce you to a structured approach but will also give you the tools to take back to the workplace and ensure your success as an effective coach 21st - Basic Cataloguing and Indexing (www.aslib.com/training/4/02.html) This course is aimed at people who need to organise a collection of information but who have little or no knowledge or experience of how to do it. The collection may include books, periodicals, photographs, videos, computer discs, Internet page references and other material. The course will show beginners how to create and maintain control over this material so that required items and information can be retrieved. The emphasis is on practical cataloguing and participants are invited to bring typical material from their collections to form a group of items that can be considered in the practical sessions. The final section of the course considers how computers can assist in cataloguing and indexing, with practical demonstrations. However, no prior computer experience is needed for this. 22nd - British Official Publications - 3 places remaining (www.aslib.com/training/1/02.html) This course is aimed at those whose organisation needs to keep abreast of current developments in parliament and government. This course will help you answer such questions as: What exactly is a white paper? How is draft legislation examined and passed into law? What are statutory instruments and how are they examined? What is the difference between parliament and government? 23rd - Statistics for Business (www.aslib.com/training/1/11.html) Statistical data is a vital aid to decision making in business. Statistics are important to provide information on existing and potential markets, measure industry performance and indicate social and economic trends. This course is intended for those who want to gain a better understanding of statistical data, key concepts and available sources. It will be of interest to all information professionals whose work involves the use of statistics. 27th - Negotiating Online Subscriptions - afternoon workshop (www.aslib.com/training/2/08.html) It is tough out there at the moment. We all need to make an impression on our employers and one way we can achieve this is to save money. It is often awkward talking about money and this session gives practical guidance on how to broach the subject with the publisher. This session is aimed at anyone who has to deal with online resource renewals, new subscriptions or cancellations. The workshop provides practical tips and strategies you can really use. Delegates will be able to learn from the experience of the presenter as well as have the opportunity to discuss their own experiences. 28th - British Company Law (www.aslib.com/training/1/01.html) 'Very important, but far too difficult for non-specialists' is how company law is typically viewed. This course distils the key legal principles which govern corporate activity for those who lack the time to follow lengthy conventional legal courses. It also goes beyond setting out the formal legislative framework to examine how these rules are applied in practice in British companies, featuring copious real life examples and looking at actual company documents. The course also identifies sources for researching companies and their directors. 29th - Classification Practice (www.aslib.com/training/4/04.html) If you have some experience of subject indexing, but need guidance or practice or want to refresh knowledge gained some time ago, this course will give you the skills needed. Participants are invited to bring typical material from their collections to form a group of items that can be considered in the practical sessions. Where an in-house scheme is used, it may be appropriate to bring a copy of the scheme to the course. Major themes throughout the course are your users, your collection and tailoring the approach to meet their needs. A pre-enrolment form is circulated prior to the course to ascertain the specialised indexing topics of interest to their participants. As far as possible the practical exercises will relate to these topics. This course is not aimed at complete beginners 30th - Developing an Effective Team (www.aslib.com/training/2/03.html) This course is aimed at those responsible for motivating and managing their library/information service team. It provides a practical overview of the management skills and techniques required to develop and maintain a productive and effective team. It will enable you to develop strategies for managing challenging situations and you will learn how to create a self motivating and self regulating team. 31st - Cataloguing Practice (www.aslib.com/training/4/03.html) If you have experience of cataloguing or database compilation but need guidance or practice using AACR2 and MARC (including MARC21), or want to refresh knowledge gained some time ago, this course will give you the skills needed, including some practice in using online public access catalogues (OPACs) and thinking about their design criteria. Participants are invited to bring typical material from their collections to form a group of items that can be considered in the practical sessions. This course is not aimed at complete beginners; All our courses are available as onsite events. Please contact me if you would like a quote. If you have any enquiries about these or future events, please email me at [log in to unmask] Kind regards, Nicole Adamides Aslib Training, The Holywell Centre, 1 Phipp Street, London, EC2A 4PS Tel: 020 7613 3031 Fax: 020 7613 5080 _________________________________________________________________ Be the first to hear what's new at MSN - sign up to our free newsletters! http://www.msn.co.uk/newsletters