Some comments from delegates attending this meeting in 2008:
” Fascinating insight into the world beyond Google ” “One of the best workshops I’ve ever attended” .. “A revelation! – enjoyed every minuteâ€
Venue
The John Rylands University Library, University of Manchester
Date
Wednesday, 1st April 2009, 9.30 – 16.30
Course Outline
With the major search engines claiming coverage of over 20 billion web pages in their databases, it is becoming increasingly difficult to locate relevant information. Most of us head straight for Google when we want to search the Internet but Google is not the only search tool.
Further details are available at http://www.ukeig.org.uk/training/2009/April/GoogleandBeyondManchester200904.html
This workshop looks at recent developments at Google and the alternatives, especially the new kids on the block and Web 2.0 ‘stuff’. Karen Blakeman will take you through the best of the search engine world and highlight how they can be used to significantly improve your results.
By the end of the day, participants will have a vital toolkit to help them search more effectively, including key search tools, comparisons, top tips and essential search techniques.
Topics to be covered include:
different types of search tools and how they work
making the most of Google and new features
alternatives to Google
advanced search techniques to help you track down the so-called “hidden webâ€
image, audio, video and news
blogs, RSS, wikis and Web 2.0 resources
setting up your customised search engine
tracking down pages that have disappeared
Participants will have ample opportunity to test out advanced search techniques and to compare different search engines. A significant part of the day will be taken up with practical sessions; exercises will be provided but delegates are free to try out searches of their own. This workshop is suitable for all levels of experience. The techniques and approaches covered can be applied to all subject areas.
Course Presenter: Karen Blakeman
Karen Blakeman has worked in the information profession for over twenty years and has been a freelance consultant since 1989. Her company (RBA Information Services) provides training and consultancy on the use of the Internet, and on accessing and managing information resources. Karen writes for “Business Information Searcher”. She also publishes a monthly, electronic newsletter called “Tales from the Terminal Room”. Her publications include “Search Strategies for the Internet”, now in its sixth edition. She was recently made an Honorary Fellow of CILIP and in 2002 she received the Information World Review Information Professional of the Year award.
Costs (including lunch and refreshments)
UKeiG members £160 + VAT (£188.00) ; others £190 + VAT (£223.25)