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There are still a few places left on this popular course... ** Apologies for cross posting ** Developing and managing e-book collections ------------------------------------------ to be held in the Netskills Training Suite, University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle. Tuesday, 11th April 2006, 9.30 - 16.30 Course Outline -------------- This course opens the door to a new electronic format. In the last six years, there has been an unprecedented growth in the publishing of e-books with an increasing array of different types available for all sectors. The programme will give you the opportunity to explore a range of different e-books including a range of commercially-published and free reference works, monographs, textbooks, and fiction. Examples will include individual titles and also collections of e-books, such as those offered by NetLibrary and Oxford University Press. The course will also facilitate consideration of the new opportunities e-books offer for librarians and users, and the significant collection management and promotional issues which challenge information and library staff. The course is designed to offer: * an understanding of the meaning of the term 'e-book' * a familiarity with a range of commercially-produced e-book from publishers and aggregators * a familiarity with range of free e-books * an understanding of the nature of e-books (e.g. reference, textbook) * an appreciation of the advantages and disadvantages of the medium * an appreciation of the collection management issues associated with bibliographical control, selection, acquisition, access, licensing, and archiving * a familiarity with the different ways of promoting awareness and use of the format In addition to talks by the presenters, the course includes two practical exercises. The first allows delegates to explore examples of online e-books in a structured way. The second comprises an activity in which delegates will be divided into small groups to examine the major collection management, and marketing and promotion issues. A plenary session led by the course presenters will then be held to enable delegates discuss their findings in the light of current research, practice, and the work of the JISC e-Book Working Group. Course Presenters: Ray Lonsdale and Chris Armstrong Ray Lonsdale is a Reader in Information Studies at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth. As a member of the Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC) e-Books Working Group, he is engaged in promoting the development and uptake of e-books, and has directed a number of major research projects in the field. For the past 20 years, he has been responsible for delivering training courses to the different sectors of the profession, both nationally and internationally, in collection management, schools and children's librarianship, and electronic resource provision. Chris Armstrong runs his own consultancy, research and training company, Information Automation Limited, and has been associated with UKeiG for many years. He lectures in the Departments of Information Studies in Aberystwyth, Sheffield and Zadar (Croatia), and speaks at conferences and offers training courses both in the UK and overseas. He is an expert on electronic resources, including e-books, and has directed several research projects on e-books with Ray Lonsdale. To register your interest in this meeting, reserve a place, or request further details, please email [log in to unmask] Further details are also available via the UKeiG website at www.ukeig.org.uk <http://www.ukeig.org.uk/> . Alternatively you can complete the booking form below and fax back to the number shown. BOOKING FORM ------------ Developing and Managing e-book Collections Netskills Training Suite, University of Newcastle upon Tyne. Tuesday, 11th April 2006, 9.30 - 16.30. Costs (including lunch and refreshments): UKeiG members £150 + VAT (£176.25); others £180 + VAT (£211.50) Please complete and return this form by 4th April 2006, to Christine Baker, The Old Chapel, Walden, West Burton, Leyburn, North Yorkshire DL8 4LE. Tel & Fax 01969 663749. Email: [log in to unmask] Name(s)................................................................... Organisation.............................................................. Address................................................................... .......................................................................... .......................................................................... .................................... Post Code.......................... 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Cancellations received less than 7 working days before the start of the course will be subject to the full fee. For non-attendance at a course there will be no refunds and the full fee will be payable. Substitutions may be made at any time without additional cost. UKeiG reserves the right to cancel a course if insufficient bookings have been received. Delegates will be offered an alternative date or a full refund of the course fee. UKeiG reserves the right to make changes to the programme. 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, Walder, West Burton Leyburn, DL8 4LE, North Yorkshire United Kingdom Tel & Fax: +44 (0)1969 663749 Email: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>