CILIP Training & Development are pleased to announce our September 2010 courses.

 

Don’t forget - CILIP members receive up to 40% discount on all CILIP training.

 

Writing for the web

15 September 2010, London

How do people read on the web? In many cases, they don’t. Instead they scan, skimming over text seeking the answer to a question. In order to write effectively for scanners, we must adapt our writing style and structure. This course gives you a comprehensive, practical experience of how to write original content for the web, and how to adapt printed text to work effectively online.

 

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

* Search Engine Optimisation

* How people read on the web – writing for scanners

* Blogging – how to write and structure blog posts

 

FULL DETAILS: http://www.cilip.org.uk/jobs-careers/training/pages/writing-for-web.aspx

 

Using social networking and UGC websites

30 September 2010, London

A highly practical course looking at Web 2.0 technologies that library and information professionals can use to work more efficiently and effectively. Explore Facebook, create portals, construct search engines, use social bookmarking systems and look at new ways to communicate with colleagues.

 

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

* Creating search engines and Search 2.0

* Web 2.0 communication resources

* Social bookmarking services

* New developments in Web 2.0

 

FULL DETAILS: http://www.cilip.org.uk/jobs-careers/training/pages/using-social-networking-ugc-websites.aspx

 

Handling enquiries: the basics

29 September 2010, London

With practical group exercises based on real enquiries throughout, this course will guide you through the entire enquiry handling process, from taking the initial enquiry, through to searching efficiently and finding an answer. Go one step beyond what enquirers can do for themselves by applying strategic questioning, analytical skills and smarter searching.

 

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

* Interrogation strategies and questioning techniques

* Devising a search strategy

* Efficient searching, finding an answer

 

FULL DETAILS: http://www.cilip.org.uk/jobs-careers/training/pages/handling-enquiries-basics.aspx

 

Influencing the design of new library buildings

23 September 2010, London

Library professionals are increasingly involved in new library buildings and working with architects. Learn how to positively influence the design and decision making process and become an effective rather than passive client. 

 

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

* The Librarians Dilemma

* Realistic case study

* Critical briefing

 

FULL DETAILS: http://www.cilip.org.uk/jobs-careers/training/pages/influencing-design-new-library-buildings.aspx

 

Don’t forget all CILIP Members receive a 40% discount on all our training courses.

Browse all our courses online: http://www.cilip.org.uk/jobs-careers/training/pages/default.aspx

 

Can’t make it to our London training venue? Why not have our training brought to you with our Onsite training programme. Any of the above courses can be delivered direct to your workplace if you have 5 or more people with training needs.

Find out more:  http://www.cilip.org.uk/jobs-careers/training/onsitetraining/pages/default.aspx