 |
 |
CONSTRUCTING A THESAURUS FOR EFFECTIVE INFORMATION RETRIEVAL: A PRACTICAL INTRODUCTION 13 June 2006, London The requirement for intelligent control of subject access to increasingly complex data is becoming more evident. BENEFITS OF ATTENDING The workshop will enable participants to work with thesaurus structures and make informed decisions about possible thesaurus requirements and design in their information environment BY THE END OF THE EVENT PARTICIPANTS WILL HAVE: · learnt how to use the conventions of thesaurus construction · gained an understanding of how to review appropriate actions to enhance the quality for their subject data · the knowledge to evaluate the appropriateness of a thesaurus in their information context WHO SHOULD ATTEND? This introduction is for any information manager who has the responsibility for keeping quality control in data collections. It is also useful for small information system managers as it will enable them to gain guidance on how to maintain quality in their data. SPECIAL NOTES This workshop is a revised version of Subject to Authority WORKSHOP LEADER: KEITH TRICKEY Keith is a part time lecturer at Liverpool John Moores University and a free lance trainer. Keith brings a refreshingly playful approach to his training on information organisation, that facilitates learning for participants. PROGRAMME 9.15 Registration and coffee 9.45 Welcome and introduction 10.00 The problems with language and information retrieval 10.20 Experiencing problems with language 10.45 Basic principles of thesaurus structure 11.15 Coffee 11.30 Thesaurus 1: Using the principles 12.00 Thesaurus 2: Building from classification 12.30 Review 12.45 Lunch 1.30 Thesaurus 3: Further refinement 3.00 Tea 3.15 Electronic options 3.45 Thesaurus 4: Electronic choices 4.10 Build your own or adapt an existing thesaurus? 4.20 Review of the day 4.30 Close PLACES ARE LIMITED TO: 20 FEES: CILIP personal members: £180 plus VAT £211.50 CILIP institutional members: £215 plus VAT £252.63 Non members: £250 plus VAT£293.75 HOW TO BOOK: TO MAKE A CONFIRMED BOOKING: Please print out and complete the booking form below and return it by fax to the Training & Development Department on 020 7255 0561, or post to: Training & Development, CILIP, 7 Ridgmount Street, London WC1E 7AE TO PROVISIONALLY BOOK A PLACE: To make a provisional booking simply telephone us on 020 7255 0560, textphone 020 7255 0505, email [log in to unmask] or visit this workshop's web page at http://www.cilip.org.uk/training/training/2006/catandclass/constructingthesaurus (Provisional bookings will be held for three weeks. A confirmed booking must be received within this period or your place may be lost.) BOOKING FORM: I would like to book a confirmed place on CONSTRUCTING A THESAURUS FOR EFFECTIVE INFORMATION RETRIEVAL: A PRACTICAL INTRODUCTION, 13 June 2006, London Title: ____________ First name: _________________ Surname: ____________________________________ Job title: ____________________________________ Organisation: ________________________________ Address: ____________________________________ Town:________________ Postcode:______________ Email address: ________________________________ Tel___________________ Fax: __________________ Are you a CILIP member? YES __ NO __ Personal* __ Institutional __ * If you are a Personal Member, but your employer is paying, they will still be charged at Personal Member rate. CILIP membership no: __________________________ Dietary/special requirements (sensory or physical) ___________________________________________ PAYMENT OF FEE: Option 1: __ Please send an invoice (Your payment will be due within 30 days of the invoice date). Please give invoice name and address if different from above: Invoice Name________________________________________ Invoice Address_______________________________________ _____________________________________Postcode_________ Option 2: __ I will be sending a cheque (payable to CILIP) for £_______________ Please tick here if you require a receipt: __ Option 3: __ Please debit £_________ to my credit card Credit card details: Name of cardholder:_______________________ Card no: __________________________________ Security code: _ _ _ Address the card is registered to _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Expiry date: _________________________________ Signature: ___________________________________ PLEASE NOTE: cancellations received on the day will incur the full fee. If a cancellation is received in the seven working days prior to the event, 50% of the fee will be due. CILIP keeps any personal information you supply for the purpose for which you have provided it. It is not passed to other organisations unless this is made explicit when you supply it or if we are legally required to do so. However the Institute may from time to time wish to send you information about other services or products it provides. CILIP reserves the right to alter details or to cancel this event should the need arise. CILIP has provision for those in wheelchairs. Induction loops are also available. CILIP, The Chartered Institute of Library & Information Professionals Registered Charity no. 313014 Message sent by: Cara Watson Events Assistant, Training & Development CILIP 7 Ridgmount Street London WC1E 7AE Telephone: 020 7255 0560 Fax: 020 7255 0561 Email: [log in to unmask] Visit our web pages at: www.cilip.org.uk/training