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*************apologies for cross posting***************** INTERNET TOOLS FOR THE ADVANCED SEARCHER Date: 18.01.99 INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE: This course is suitable for anyone who uses the Internet regularly and wants to increase their effective use of the medium. The course provides both background and depth information on search engines, using intelligent agents, updating services and software utilities. The course is continually updated to include the latest information, new search engines and techniques. Participants are given time for hands-on sessions and are encouraged to fully participate during the day. This course will be of most benefit to those who already have experience in using the Internet and are familiar with a Windows environment using Netscape. COURSE OBJECTIVE: -search the Internet faster and more effectively COURSE LEADER: Phil Bradley NB: Places will be limited PROGRAMME: 09.15 Registration and coffee 09.30 Introduction 09.45 Search engines -new ones -improvements on existing ones 10.30 Coffee 10.45 Using virtual libraries: gateways to get what you need quicker 11.30 Practical session: exploring engines and gateways 12.30 Intelligent agents: what are they, how can you use them? 13.00 Lunch 14.00 Maximising the effectiveness of Netscape and learning more ways of searching faster 14.45 Software: offline readers 15.30 Coffee 15.45 Software: newsreaders, plug in utilities 16.30 Roundup 16.45 Close FEE: £260.00 + VAT (£305.50) includes buffet lunch and refreshments. VENUE: See below ____________________________________________________________________ Professional Development Division TFPL Ltd tel: +44 171 251 5522 x2248 17-18 Britton Street fax: +44 171 490 4984 London, EC1M 5TL [log in to unmask] www.tfpl.com %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%