Places are still available on the following CILIP training courses in January. Email [log in to unmask] or call 020 7255 0560 to reserve your provisional place. CREATING A POSITIVE MEDIA IMAGE FOR YOUR SERVICE 10 January 2007, London Getting positive news coverage can often help with obtaining funding and support as well as getting the message out about your hard work. Learn how to construct and present the best image for your service, and how to get the story in the media at this one-day course. For more information see: http://www.cilip.org.uk/training/training/2007/mp/creatingpositivemediaimage.htm ESSENTIAL LAW FOR LIS PROFESSIONALS 17 January 2007, London This one-day course will give participants an overview of the main areas of the law that are likely to be encountered by library and information staff, or that are likely to have a significant impact on their work. For more information see: http://www.cilip.org.uk/training/training/2007/copylic/essentiallawforLIS.htm WORKING WITH AND IN GROUPS 16 & 17 January 2007, London Many professionals find themselves in, or leading groups across the workplace without any training in or understanding of group dynamics or how to make the group work effectively. This two-day course will look at the different approaches to being both a member of and leading successful groups. For more information see: http://www.cilip.org.uk/training/training/2007/md/workingingroups.htm DEALING WITH DIFFICULT SITUATIONS IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES 23 January 2007, London The course will help you deal more effectively with users who are angry or upset and will play a vital role in reducing your stress levels at work, increasing your confidence and providing a smooth and professional service. For more information see: http://www.cilip.org.uk/training/training/2007/persdev/dealingdifficultacademic.htm VENTURING OUT OF THE LIBRARY: MANAGING OUTREACH IN THE HEALTH SECTOR 24 & 25 January 2007, London Outreach is taking a bigger role for those health service libraries trying to encourage new users, but many LIS staff are untrained in taking the service out into specific non-user communities. This two-day course will provide participants with a way of thinking about and managing outreach. For more information see: http://www.cilip.org.uk/training/training/2007/mp/Venturingouthealthservice.htm HOW TO DELEGATE EFFECTIVELY 31 January 2007, London Delegating is not always easy when it feels like it's quicker to do it yourself. But this is not an effective use of a supervisor's time. This practical one-day course will help you learn to work smarter not harder. For more information see: http://www.cilip.org.uk/training/training/2007/persdev/Howtodelegateeffectively.htm 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