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*What's new* - WoK 5 and Intro to Bib Metrics - UK Regional Courses.
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Access to the prototype version of Web of Knowledge new version 5 was
made available in the new year with with many exciting enhancements,
(and more to follow in 2010). Previous announcement at:
http://wok.mimas.ac.uk/news/2010/20100128.html
Mimas, in conjunction with Thomson Reuters, are offering a series of
free training sessions for library and support staff. *All class
attendees will be entered into a free draw for a chance to win an iPod
Shuffle at each course.*
The training sessions will include an update on new features added to
Web of Knowledge and in addition, participants will be able to find out
about the new version, Web of Knowledge 5.0 which is currently still in
development. The training will also include an introduction to the
Biosis Citation Index through WoK 5 and an introduction to Bibliometrics.
Course Schedule.
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Mon. 19 April 2010, 13.00 - 16.00, The University of Manchester.
Wed. 21 April 2009, 10.00 - 13.00, Queens University Belfast (note
morning session).
Thur. 22 April 2010, 13.00 - 16.00, Northumbria University.
Mon. 26 April 2010, 13.00 - 16.00, Cardiff University.
Thu. 29 April 2010, 13.00 - 16.00, The University of Manchester.
Fri. 30 April 2010, 13.00 - 16.00, Oxford University.
Note: Further dates planned and will be added shortly.
A full programme can be found at:
http://support.mimas.ac.uk/courses/content/
Brief Programme:
* New Features of Web of Knowledge.
* Biosis Citation Index in Web of Knowledge 5.0.
* Web of Science in Web of Knowledge 5.
* Introduction to using Bibliometrics for Research Evaluation.
Who is this course for?
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These courses are for library and support staff. As this is not an
introductory course previous experience of the databases is advised.
Course materials and format.
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The workshops will combine a mixture of presentations and structured
hands-on practical sessions; in addition there will be opportunities for
attendees to ask questions and provide feedback.
When and where.
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For full details of venues and dates available please go the Mimas
Course Calendar at:
http://support.mimas.ac.uk/courses/calendar/
Places can be booked online directly using the Mimas booking page at:
http://support.mimas.ac.uk/courses/coursebooking/
or alternatively email the helpdesk at: [log in to unmask] Please remember
to include the following details:
Full name.
Institution.
Email address.
Telephone number.
Course date and Venue.
If you require any further information or assistance please contact
Mimas Web of Knowledge support at: [log in to unmask]
Kind regards
Norma
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Mimas ISI Web of Knowledge Support
http://wok.mimas.ac.uk/
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