ASIS Potomac Valley Chapter Mid-Winter Workshop

[Cynthia SHOCKLEY]

     ASIS/PVC MID-WINTER WORKSHOP
     Saturday,  March 1, 1997 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
     University of Maryland, College Park Teaching Lab
     
     
     POWER SEARCHING ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB
     
     Many information professionals have used the World Wide Web for 
     research but not to the point where they feel that they are taking 
     adequate advantage of the rich resources it offers.  This course is 
     designed for the information professional with a small amount of 
     experience on the Web who wants to gain proficiency in using Web 
     resources.  Among the topics included will be a systematic examination 
     of the tremendously broad range of research material available on the 
     Web; the various kinds of search engines (how and what they search, 
     and the advanced searching options they offer); valuable metasites; 
     library catalogs; traditional online databases available on the Web; 
     useful and varied reference-shelf resources such as dictionaries, 
     encyclopedias and guides; etc.  Tips for effective and efficient 
     searching strategies, evaluating quality of resources, and optimal use 
     of browsers will also be covered.  The course will include a large 
     portion of hands-on time.
     
     Randolph E. Hock, Ph.D. will be the instructor.  Ran is currently a 
     consultant specializing in the design and  marketing of Web-based 
     research services.  He has over twenty years of experience in the 
     online field and librarianship and has held management positions with 
     Knight-Ridder Information and DIALOG Information Services. Earlier,  
     he was Chemistry Librarian at MIT and the first Data Services 
     Librarian at the University of Pennsylvania.   During his career he 
     has trained over 6,000 users of online services and is currently an 
     adjunct faculty member at the University of Maryland, College of 
     Library and Information Services.  His publications include articles 
     and book chapters on online research.
     
     
     The day will begin will refreshments and the cost for the workshop 
     will include lunch.  Each workshop participant will be using his/her 
     own PC and therefore participation will be limited to 20 individuals.  
     PLEASE REGISTER EARLY AS THESE WORKSHOPS FILL QUICKLY!  Please send 
     your registration along with your check made out to "ASIS/PVC" to 
     Robin Albert, ASIS/PVC Treasurer, 12617 Terry Mill Drive, Herndon, VA  
     20170.  Registration deadline is February 25th.  A map and directions 
     to the workshop will be forwarded to you as confirmation of your 
     registration.
     
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     REGISTRATION FORM 
     
     Name:  ____________________________________________________ 
     Street Address: ______________________________________________ 
     City: _____________________________  State:  _________  ZIP: _________
     Daytime Phone:  _______________   E-Mail: _____________________
     
     Box Luncheon Choice
     
     /__/  Turkey Sandwich
     /__/  Garden Pita (Pita Bread stuffed with Cheeses, seasonal greens, 
     tomatoes, onions, and sprouts)
     
     Note:  Box lunches will also include chips or pasta salad, a piece of 
     fruit or fruit salad, a cookie/brownie, and a drink.
     
     Registration Fee:
     
     /__/  $120.00 for ASIS Member        /__/ $135.00 for non-ASIS Member
     
     Please make check out to "ASIS/PVC" and send to Robin Albert, ASIS/PVC 
     Treasurer, 12617 Terry Mill Drive, Herndon, VA  20170.  Ms. Albert 
     will confirm your registration and send a map and directions to the 
     workshop.
     
     
     WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!