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CUTTING-EDGE INTERNET SEARCH TECHNIQUES 4 June 2007, Birmingham Efficient searching of the Internet can be invaluable when dealing with enquiries. Simply entering a few keywords, or juggling a string of Boolean algebra into your favourite search engine, can sometimes produce just what you need to give a good answer. However, on those occasions when you end up with absolutely no hits, or, worse still, thousands of apparently useless results, it can be extremely frustrating. BENEFITS OF ATTENDING This course is designed to help you use the Internet as effectively and efficiently as possible when dealing with enquiries. During the day participants will look at the latest thinking on searching the Internet. Practical examples and "hands on" approaches will reveal the nature of the Internet, and help participants discover the most appropriate ways to find relevant materials. BY THE END OF THE COURSE PARTICIPANTS WILL HAVE: · in-depth knowledge of the World Wide Web, the invisible web and the human web. · the ability to choose appropriate search engines and other discovery tools · templates to help with advanced search strategies · a set of URLs to keep them updated on advances in search techniques · "hands on" experience of trying out some cutting edge techniques WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Those who have been using the Internet to answer enquiries for at least two years. Participants must understand the basic mechanics of using the net, and have some experiences of the joys and disappointments of searching. COURSE LEADER: TERRY KENDRICK A daily user of the Internet, Terry originally trained as a librarian and worked in reference libraries. In addition to teaching internet skills to librarians Terry also teaches consultancy, information and internet skills on the UEA MBA programme. PROGRAMME 9.15 Registration & Coffee 9.45 Welcome and introduction 9.55 Check your searching competence Test and checklist. 10.15 Searching the Internet: the winning mindset How to think when searching 11.15 Coffee 11.30 Options: World Wide Web, invisible web, human web A look at the choices and access possibilities 12.45 Lunch 1.30 Search engines and directories: range and their applications Which for what? 2.30 Other Internet information discovery tools (intelligent agents, discussion finders, text mining, other search software) 3.30 Tea 3.45 A summary of advanced search strategy logic Key templates 4.15 Future technologies and search interfaces What is on the horizon? Staying on top: Internet search techniques and strategy resources 4.30 Discussion 4.45 Close PLACES ARE LIMITED TO: 10 (ONE PC PER PERSON) FEES: CILIP personal members: £280 plus VAT £329.00 CILIP institutional members: £335 plus VAT £393.63 Non members: £390 plus VAT £458.25 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/2007/ict/cuttingedgeinternetsearchtechniques.htm (Provisional bookings will be held for three weeks. A confirmed booking must be received within this period or your place may be lost.) 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