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From: Jane Stevenson [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 19 August 2004 09:28
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Subject: Training session on the e-Government Interoperability Framework
An Introduction to the e-Government Interoperability Framework (e-GIF).
This is a FREE event held by the Society of Archivists EAD/Data Exchange
Group. It was arranged primarily for archivists, but it is a general
introduction to the eGIF and as such it would be of interest to those
working within the public sector, and those working in higher or further
education, who wish to learn more about this mandatory framework for
interoperability. We currently have 20 places left on this event, so
book
now if you would like to attend.
The session will take place on 20 September 2004 at The Meeting Place,
153
Drummond Street, London NW1 2PB
The session will start at 13.45 and finish by 17.00
The e-Government Interoperability Framework (e-GIF) sets out the
standards,
specifications and technical policies for achieving interoperability and
encouraging the seamless flow of information across the public sector.
Adherence to the e-GIF is MANDATORY for the public sector and therefore
it
is important to understand the implications of the Framework.
This course, which is being provided by Conygre Consultants, provides a
great opportunity to learn about the basic tenets of the e-GIF, and get
some
guidance on what the standards mean for government and government funded
organisations. It will concentrate on XML, which is the core standard
for
data integration and management of presentational data. The course will
be
of particular interest to archivists, librarians, curators and other
information professionals working within the public sector, though it
will
have wider implications, as the e-GIF is about the interaction between
government, business and citizens. The session will include some
technical
content, but it is NOT necessary for delegates to have prior knowledge
of
XML technologies. There will be plenty of opportunity for delegates to
ask
questions.
Content of the course:
* An introduction to the e-GIF: the purpose, benefits and technologies
* XML, the core of the e-GIF: an introduction to XML and using XML
technology
* Implementing systems using XML technology: an overview of related
technologies, integrating XML Schema, XSLT and Web Services
There will be a break for refreshments mid-way through the session.
If you would like to find out more about the e-GIF, visit the UK GovTalk
site, which provides information on policies and standards for
e-Government:
http://www.govtalk.gov.uk/
Please send any email enquiries about the course to
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To book for this course, please complete the booking form on the Society
of
Archivists website: http://www.archives.org.uk/events/BookingForm.doc
and
post or fax it to: Society of Archivists, Prioryfield House, 20 Canon
Street, Taunton TA1 1SW. Tel: 01823 327030, Fax: 01823 271719.
You will receive a SoA Certificate of Attendance on completing this
course.
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