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**Apologies for Cross-Posting** And apologies for reposting so soon after the initial announcement, but this workshop is filling up very quickly. If you are interested in attending please contact Christine Baker ([log in to unmask]) as soon as possible. If you are not able to make a firm booking you can, at this stage, make a provisional booking. UKeiG Workshop: Searching the Internet: Google and beyond Venue: Kings College London, Guy's Campus, London Bridge, London Date: Tuesday, 6th November 2007, 9.30 - 16.30 Course Outline With the major search engines claiming coverage of over 20 billion web pages in their databases, it is becoming increasingly difficult to locate relevant information. Most of us head straight for Google when we want to search the Internet but Google is not the only search tool, and the competition is hotting up. This workshop looks at recent developments at Google and the alternatives, especially the new kids on the block and Web 2.0 'stuff'. There will be advice on locating serious blogs, RSS feeds, audio, video and podcasts of news broadcasts and interviews. Karen Blakeman will take you through the best of the search engine world and highlight how they can be used to significantly improve your results. By the end of the day, participants will have a vital toolkit to help them search more effectively, including key search tools, comparisons, top tips and essential search techniques. Topics to be covered include: * different types of search tools and how they work * making the most of Google and new features * alternatives to Google * advanced search techniques to help you track down the "hidden web" * image, audio, video and news * Blogs, RSS, wikis and Web 2.0 resources * tracking down pages that have disappeared Delegates will have ample opportunity to test out advanced search techniques and to compare different search engines. A significant part of the day will be taken up with practical sessions; exercises will be provided but delegates are free to try out searches of their own. This workshop is suitable for all levels of experience. The techniques and approaches covered can be applied to all subject areas. N.B. Places on this course are strictly limited because of access to PCs so please book early to avoid disappointment Course Presenter: Karen Blakeman Karen Blakeman has worked in the information profession for over twenty years and has been a freelance consultant since 1989. Her company (RBA Information Services) provides training and consultancy on the use of the Internet, and on accessing and managing information resources. Karen writes for "Business Information Searcher". She also publishes a monthly, electronic newsletter called "Tales from the Terminal Room". Her publications include "Search Strategies for the Internet", now in its sixth edition. She is a Fellow of CILIP and in2002 she received the Information World Review Information Professional of the Year award. 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 http://www.ukeig.org.uk/training/. *Booking Form* Searching the Internet: Google and beyond Kings College London, Guy's Campus, London Bridge, London Tuesday, 6th November 2007, 9.30 - 16.30 Costs (including lunch and refreshments): UKeiG members GBP 150 + VAT (GBP 176.25); others GBP 180 + VAT (GBP 211.50) Please complete and return this form by 30th October 2007, to Christine Baker, Piglet Cottage, Redmire, Leyburn, North Yorkshire DL8 4EH. Tel & Fax 01969 625751. 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 UKeiG *Please invoice me/my organisation [* please delete as necessary] A cancellation fee of GBP 25.00 + VAT is payable. No refunds after 30th October 2007 Please specify any special dietary requirements ................................................... Please indicate if a CPD certificate is required Yes/No ........ Data Protection Act 1998 Please indicate whether or not you wish to have your name and affiliation on the delegate list Yes/No ........ 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. 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.