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UKSG are running our popular course in Cardiff this summer:
UKSG E-Resources Technical Update
Wednesday 22 June 2011
Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff
Course summary
Many of us working directly with e-resources in libraries would like to feel
more confident in our understanding of the related technology. Managing
e-resources and making them available to end-users is quite different from
dealing with print products, but many of us have moved from one to the
other, picking up expertise informally. As a result we probably all have
gaps in our knowledge and understanding, and the need to gain a proper
balanced overview of the technical environment is crucial if we are to do
our jobs effectively.
The UKSG E-Resources Technical Update course will give you a good
understanding of the underlying technicalities involved in e-resource set-up
and delivery, including e-journals, online databases and e-books, and will
help you feel more confident in your day-to-day work.
Why you should attend
The course will be invaluable for anyone from a non-technical background
working with
e-journals and other e-resources. The atmosphere of the day will be
friendly and supportive and participants will be encouraged to share any
issues or problems they encounter in their work.
Course level and previous knowledge required
It is recommended that those completely new to dealing with journals should
first attend the UKSG Introduction to Serials and E-Resources Today, a
one-day seminar run in a variety of locations which covers all aspects of
the serials and e-resources industry and features an introductory technical
session. If you are not completely new to journals no previous knowledge is
required.
Learning objectives
* Learn how to overcome common problems in implementing e-resources
* Have the tools to help you decide the best way of setting up access
to e-resources in your institution/organisation
* Be confident that you understand the technical landscape when
dealing with
e-resource providers.
Feedback from ERTU courses held in 2010
“Good level of explanation and relevance, with very clear and informative
handouts."
"Really impressed with the presenters' delivery, content and clarity."
"I found the course very helpful in explaining terms. It was pitched at
just the right level."
"Excellent - all talks structured to blend and lead into one another."
"So much information and so much knowledge – we need more of you!"
Course content
The course is continually updated, but core content will include:
Classifying E-Resources
* Identifying the major players involved in e-resource provision
* The differences between gateways, platforms, publisher websites,
aggregators, search engine-based gateways and library gateways.
Reader Behaviour
* Where do users choose to begin their research?
* What are the differences in preferred starting points for
researchers and undergraduates?
* Advances in user navigation.
Managing User Navigation
* Linking through URL and OpenURL, the development and importance of
Link Servers
* The role of library web pages, OPACs, A-Z lists, federated search
and web scale discovery
* Accessing Open Access content.
Managing Authentication
* User authentication methodologies
* IP address ranges, proxies and firewalls
* Athens, federated access and Shibboleth
* OpenID developments.
Fee (includes refreshments and lunch)
UKSG members £190.00 + £38.00 VAT [20%] (total £228.00)
Non-members £260.00 + £52.00 VAT [20%] (total £312.00)
Venue
Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff
How to book
Please book via the UKSG website – www.uksg.org/event/ertu220611 or contact
me as below.
Venue location details will be sent with confirmation of booking.
Cancellations
By Tuesday 14 June 2011 Full refund
From Wednesday 15 June 2011 No refund
NB: UK Serials Group reserves the right to alter or vary the programme due
to events or circumstances beyond its reasonable control without being
obliged to refund monies.
Karen Sadler
Administrator
UKSG
Tel. +44 (0)1865 310834
Fax. +44(0)1865 310834
www.uksg.org
UK Serials Association trading as United Kingdom Serials Group
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