Final Call UKeiG’s early September training and CPD events with trainers Andrew Cox, Eddy Verbaan and Karen Blakeman
Research Data Management for Information Professionals. Monday 5th September 2016 9.30-4.30 CILIP, London WC1E 7AE An introduction to the role of librarians and information professionals in supporting Research Data Management (RDM).
Trainers: Andrew Cox and Eddy Verbaan, University of Sheffield iSchool
Cost: Members £180 + VAT Non-Members £220 + VAT
Full details: http://www.cilip.org.uk/uk-einformation-group/events/ukeig-training-research-data-management-information-professionals-2
There is an increasing understanding that data collected during research needs to be managed more carefully. It is in the researcher’s own interests to do so, and increasingly funders also mandate data planning. This course encompasses the skills required by librarians and information professionals to support all stages of the research process.
Who should attend?
Information professionals and librarians with an interest/ responsibility for supporting
RDM. Any professional wishing to keep their skills up to date.
Essential Non-Google Search Tools. Wednesday 7th September 2016 9.30- 4.30 Euston House, London NW1 1AD
A hands-on workshop exploring alternative search tools and strategies to help information professionals enhance their search expertise.
Trainer: Karen Blakeman, RBA
Cost: Members £200 + VAT Non-Members £245 + VAT
Full details: http://www.cilip.org.uk/uk-einformation-group/events/ukeig-training-essential-non-google-search-tools-1
Having problems with Google? Suspect you are not seeing the whole picture? There are times when Google is the worst possible tool for researching a project, and there really are alternative tools and strategies that can give better results. Karen Blakeman will take you through the options for carrying out research using alternatives to Google for general web search, and specialist tools for subject areas and different types of information.
“Really good day… learned a lot”
Who should attend?
This workshop is for anyone who wants to explore alternatives to Google and ensure that they are finding the most relevant information for their query. This workshop is suitable for all levels of experience and the strategies covered can be applied to all subject areas.
New Google, New Challenges.Thursday 8th September 2016 9.30- 4.30 Euston House, London NW1 1AD
A hands-on workshop exploring how Google operates and how the ways it is changing impact your search results.
Trainer: Karen Blakeman RBA
Cost: Members £200 +VAT Non-Members £245 +VAT
Full Details: http://www.cilip.org.uk/uk-einformation-group/events/ukeig-training-new-google-new-challenges-0
Just when you think you've worked out how Google works it all changes, the whole company restructures, commands disappear, and the way Google searches and displays results is radically altered. Karen Blakeman tackles issues such as: extreme personalisation by Google – when and why, and how to curb it and Google's specialist tools and databases.
“Her knowledge is fantastic”
Who should attend?
Suitable for all levels of experience. The techniques and approaches covered can be applied to all subject areas.
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