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Apologies for cross posting. The NoWAL (North West Academic Libraries) General Programme for February - June 2008 is now available at http://www.nowal.ac.uk/general_programme.php The NoWAL programme of staff training and development offers extensive opportunities for professional and personal development. The main aim of the programme is to support and develop the abilities required of library and related staff to deliver existing and future services to users. The programme includes the following new courses. 08/04/2008 Facilitation skills University of Liverpool Deborah Dalley 02/05/2008 Web 2.0 for libraries University of Salford Karen Blakeman 13/05/2008 Writing minutes University of Cumbria Lawraine Wood 16/05/2008 Applying a project management approach to your work Manchester Metropolitan University Max Rawlings 21/05/2008 Inspiring motivation in the workplace Liverpool John Moores University Rachel Beckett In addition to the above events the programme includes many of the courses traditionally associated with NoWAL such as Time management & overcoming procrastination, Customer service skills and Think yourself happy: happiness, inspiration and motivation. Comments from previous participants on NoWAL courses. "Really enjoyed this course. Left feeling motivated and inspired to “do something useful” with my life. Almost a life changing course!!! Highly recommended!" Think yourself happy: happiness, inspiration and motivation "The course was fantastic; interesting and informative and yet sufficiently informal to allow us to all work together comfortably to achieve objectives." Enquiry Desk Skills "Great course. Lots of helpful, practical tips and ideas that I will be able to put into practice in my day-to-day work." Time management & overcoming procrastination To see the full programme go to http://www.nowal.ac.uk/general_programme.php Booking information is available at http://www.nowal.ac.uk/training_and_development.php?page_id=3 See individual course details for prices. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me. Gil Young NoWAL Support Officer NoWAL: Widening access to library resources and improving learning and information support services through innovation, influence and partnership. Minshull House 47-49 Chorlton Street Manchester M1 3FY 0161 247 6021 "Before acting on this email or opening any attachments you should read the Manchester Metropolitan University's email disclaimer available on its website http://www.mmu.ac.uk/emaildisclaimer "