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FINDING DIGITAL INFORMATION: Sources and Searching (new course) 8 June 2006 at Aslib, London Programme Features - information resources: levels and content - types of search system: indexes and interfaces - matching queries to resources and search systems - searching web pages; search engines and metasearch engines; special searches - searching structured databases; bibliographic, full-text, factual, citation - search methods and tactics - combining sources and search systems; strategic approach to finding information - becoming an expert searcher; keeping up-to-date Why you should attend: There has never been such a great amount of publicly available information, nor such a variety of tools and systems for finding it. But this wealth of information sources and searching options can be confusing, and many people rely on just a few familiar sources. This course is designed for those who have to carry out searches - reference or research - of varied kinds, and who need an overview of the kinds of sources available, the kinds of systems which give access to them, and the most effective ways of finding the right information quickly. The course covers different kinds of queries (reference and research, open and closed ..), and the way these are matched to sources and search techniques. It deals with varying kinds of resources: by level (primary, secondary?), by content (full-text, bibliographic, factual ?), and by environment (web pages, structured online databases ?). It compares the main search systems and interfaces (web search engines, metasearch engines, online databases ?), illustrates some effective search tactics, and shows how these can be combined into a strategic approach for finding the right information. Finally, it shows how novice searchers can gain expertise in the systems which are most useful to them, and how to keep up with new developments. Please note: this course aims to give an overview, and does not deal with any one search system, or any one type of information resource, in depth. It is intended for those with limited experience in searching, and is not a 'masterclass'. On completing this course, you will : - understand the nature of, and differences between, information resources, and why they are useful for different kinds of query - understand the nature retrieval systems and their interfaces - be able to choose the most appropriate sources and retrieval systems for a given query - be able to use a variety of retrieval systems effectively - be able to increase your expertise with systems particularly useful to you - know how to keep up to date with new developments in sources and systems Course Director: Dr David Bawden Course fee: £260 plus VAT (£305.50) Aslib corporate members / £325 plus VAT (£381.88) Non members For further information, including how to book your place, please visit: www.aslib.com/training/6/05.html All our courses are available as onsite events - please contact me if you would like a quote. Details of all our courses can be found at: www.aslib.com/training Nicole Adamides, ASLIB Training The Holywell Centre, 1 Phipp Street, London, EC2A 4PS Tel: 020 7613 3031 Fax: 020 7613 5080 www.aslib.com/training Email: [log in to unmask] _________________________________________________________________ Be the first to hear what's new at MSN - sign up to our free newsletters! http://www.msn.co.uk/newsletters