If you would like to improve upon your existing skills why not attend:
Making the most of the Internet
a one day workshop on 4 April in Birmingham
As the range of Internet information grows, there is a vital role for
librarians and information specialists in helping users to find useful
information.
This event is designed to help those with some experience of Internet usage
to gain a better understanding of how to exploit the Internet as a component
in the service for 'customers', including SMEs (small to medium sized
enterprises).
How will this event help you?
It will help you to understand the various methods of 'navigating' through
this large, but uncatalogued collection of information.
In particular the focus on 'search engines' will enable you to:
* identify the most relevant search service for an enquiry
* choose the most appropriate search technique to use
* interpret results
The session on Web Site Basics will help you to assess what is involved,
technically and financially, in setting up and maintaining a Web site for
your own organisation or for some cooperative project.
The workshop includes up-to-date information about key issues and projects.
The Working in Partnership session examines cooperative ventures between
libraries and businesses and between libraries and colleges.
Features
The day includes a practical hands-on session.
Programme
9.30 Registration and coffee
10.00 Welcome & introductions
10.10 Session 1- Library Initiatives on the Internet - 2 USA and 2 UK
initiatives, what they have learned so far, what they plan to do next
10.40 Session 2 - Using Search Engines and Related Tools - how search
engines work, their scope, strengths and weaknesses, how to improve search
techniques, associated tools including fast-find and Internet-alert,
managing bookmarks
11.20 Coffee
11.35 Session 2 continued - including online demonstrations of relevant
tools and services
12.00 Session 3 - Web Site Basics - web authoring tools and techniques,
design issues, site maintenance, notifying search engines, registering with
'yellow pages' etc. costs of Web site operation
12.40 Lunch
2.00 Session 4: Working in Partnership -Scope for co-operation between
library and information services, research bodies, local businesses
(especially SMEs), Chambers of Commerce and Business Links
2.30 Session 5: Hands-on, with particular emphasis on search engine usage
4.00 Close.
Workshop Leaders:
Nick Lewis and Andy Ewers, RAE Associates.
Places are limited to: 24
Fees
LA Personal members £150.00 plus VAT (£26.25) £176.25
LA Institutional members £181.00 plus VAT (£31.67) £212.67
Non members £210.00 plus VAT (£36.75) £246.75
LA Students/Unwaged members £25.00 plus VAT (£4.37) £29.37
How to book
To make a confirmed booking simply complete the booking form below and
return it by fax to Professional Development on 020 7255 0561.
Alternatively, to make a provisional booking please call us on 020 7255
0560, textphone 020 7255 0505, or email [log in to unmask]
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