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** Apologies for cross posting ** Reaching Beyond Bibliographic Referencing to be held at Kings College London Thursday, 1st June 2006, 9.30 - 16.30 Course Outline This course aims to bring the user up to date with the latest software for managing different reference types beyond bibliographic sources. Such references could be to image files or full text items from an OpenURL source. The course will consider the different types of packages available including Open Source software, image retrieval software and additional software for dealing with other types of reference data. The course aims to be practical in nature so please book early to avoid disappointment. The programme will cover: * the problems and issues in bibliographic referencing * an update on new features found in reference software packages * capturing images : products and positions outlined * text mining for the novice * social bookmarking and what it means for you * open URL resolvers and their usefulness for managing references * linking beyond the bibliographic details There will also be time for hands on. Course Presenter: Tracy Kent Tracy Kent is an experienced, subject librarian who has over twelve years of experience in the Information Profession. She has provided on-going reference support for academics at the University of Birmingham and for the wider information profession through the UK eInformation Group. She has also written a Quick guide to bibliographic software [isbn : 1870254120] and edits a bi-monthly column on reference software in UKeiG's e-journal eLucidate. Tracy also runs her own reference software training company, Trrak. 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. 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 BOOKING FORM ************ Reaching beyond Bibliographic Referencing Kings College London Thursday, 1st June 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 25th May 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 Tel Email *I am/am not a member of UKeiG (*please delete as necessary) *I enclose a cheque for made payable to UK eInformation Group *Please invoice me/my organisation [* please delete as necessary] A cancellation fee of £25.00 + VAT is payable. No refunds after 25th May 2006 Please specify any special dietary requirements Please tick if a CPD certificate is required. Data Protection Act 1998 Please tick if you do not wish your name and affiliation to appear on the delegate list. If you are not a member of UKeiG, please tick if you do wish to receive information about future courses and other UKeiG activities UKeiG accepts firm bookings by post, fax, email and through the UKeiG Web site. All fees are payable in full prior to the date of the course. 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.