June training courses…
\nPlanning and delivering drop-in sessions
\n7 June 2011 (half-day, AM or PM)
\nLearn how to design and deliver effective drop-in sessions, on this NEW half-day course. Bring along your current training materials and session plans to work on throughout the day.
\neSurvey methods
\n8 June 2011
\nDiscover the tried and tested techniques used when developing an electronic survey. Learn about the questions to ask and the questions to avoid! Watch introductory video.
\nInfluencing and persuading skills
\n8 June 2011
\nA thought-provoking course that introduces conversation techniques to increase your ability to spot opportunities for making a difference, gain authority and “sell” your ideas.
\nUsing social networking and UGC websites
\n9 June 2011
\nA highly practical course looking at Web 2.0 technologies that library and information professionals can use to work effectively to promote themselves and their libraries. Watch introductory video.
\nCataloguing and classification
\n14 – 15 June 2011
\nCat and class is a central core function of any information service. This course introduces the basic components that constitute the bibliographic record.
\nFinding and using resources for specific types of research
\n16 June 2011
\nThis course looks at information gateways to 7 key types of information enabling the researcher to quickly and efficiently find quality information on the internet. Watch introductory video.
\neNewsletters: an introduction
\n22 June 2011
\nLearn how to construct professional, well-targeted e-newsletters to drive traffic to your website. Watch introductory video.
\nGetting started with RDA (Resource Description and Access)
\n23 June 2011
\nGain an understanding of RDA in its own terms, not simply as a modification to AACR2 or an adjunct to MARC 21 and learn how it is a whole new approach to matters bibliographic.
\nMaking database training interesting
\nMarketing planning for library and information units
\n28 June 2011
\nGain an understanding of marketing planning and its application in library and information units. Use best practice and attention grabbing communications, clear objectives and winning integrated strategies to reach your target audience. Watch introductory video.
\nDeveloping your taxonomy: the next steps
\n29 June 2011
\nThis highly interactive course concentrates on how to develop an existing taxonomy so that it is better adapted to organisational needs. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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