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*Apologies for cross-posting* The Repositories Support Project are pleased to announce a focussed event taking place on the ever popular theme of metadata in repositories. Metadata & Institutional Repositories : A beginners' guide Tuesday 11th March 2008, 10.00 - 4.00 Learning Centre Seminar Room, University of Wolverhampton Metadata is a challenging area for repository administrators and this event will take beginners through some of the basics using a series of presentations and practical exercises. This event forms part of the RSP series of focussed events which take single themes identified as key training issues and offer focussed training and specific support to the delegates in attendance. The day will also include the usual opportunities to network and meet with colleagues working in the repository field. As with all earlier RSP events the day will be offered at no-cost to attendees. Draft Programme 09.30 Registration and refreshments 10.00 Welcome & housekeeping 10.05 Talk 1 - An Introduction to metadata (Ann Chapman, UKOLN) 10.30 Talk 2 - Metadata and repositories (Jackie Knowles, RSP) 11.20 Refreshment break 11.40 Talk 3 - Metadata and harvesting (Stuart Lewis, RSP) 12.10 Speed networking 12.50 Panel Q&A 13.00 Lunch 14.00 Practical exercise (including refreshments mid afternoon) 15.30 Report back and questions 16.00 Close Who should attend? Focussed events are aimed specifically at repository managers, technical staff, administrators, information workers and library staff engaged in the day-to-day operation and development of repositories. There are no limits on the number of delegates who are welcome to attend from any one institution. To book a place please visit http://www.rsp.ac.uk/events/FocusProgramme-Metadata.php Please contact [log in to unmask] for further details of any of our events. Best wishes Jackie ______________________________________________________________ Jackie Knowles Repository Support Officer / Swyddog Cynorthwyo Cadwrfeydd Information Services / Gwasanaethau Gwybodaeth Aberystwyth University / Prifysgol Aberystwyth E-mail / E-bost: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> Tel / Ffon: (01970) 628490 ______________________________________________________________