We are pleased to offer the third and fourth modules (on the Supply
Chain and on Cataloguing) in our para-professional training
programme in London in early May.
What do they cover?
The Supply Chain
This module looks at the supply of requested items, including books,
serials and non-book media. You will learn about the three main supply
lines: buying, borrowing, electronic sources
Understanding and verifying the request
Options for satisfying the request
Electronic sources
Appropriate monitoring systems
Information Management
In this module we examine how users and staff find material in the
library. You will learn the basic principles of cataloguing and
classification and how these can be made to serve the user
understanding catalogue records
AACR, MARC and classification systems
Creating records for basic material
Evaluating the end product
Who should attend?
The courses are for people working in any kind of library. They provide
practical, task-based learning opportunities which will help participants
be more efficient, effective and enthusiastic at work. They will
broaden and enhance library assistants’ skills. The course materials
provided will allow review and reassessment of the learning over time
in the workplace.
When & Where
Venue: Bloomsbury Square Training Centre, London
Date: Thursday 8 May 2003
Cost: £200
Time: 9.30am-4.30pm
How to book
To reserve a place on this course please e-mail
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Course to be attended
Delegate name
Address
tel/Fax/e-mail
Invoice address (if different)
Order no. (if required)
Any special requirements (dietary etc)
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Ian Ledsham
Allegro Training
1 North End Farm Cottages
Cheriton
Alresford SO24 0PW
England
T/F: (+44) (0) 19 62 77 17 19
e-mail: [log in to unmask]
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