continuing education via the Internet

[Debra Shapiro]

The University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Library and Information 
Studies will offer two interactive continuing education courses via 
the Internet this summer. These non-credit courses will run for six 
weeks, July 17-August 25, 2000.

Virtual Collection Development
	Every day, new resources (both free and licensed) become 
available in electronic format on the Internet. How does this impact 
traditional library collections? In this on-line course, you'll learn 
how to select and evaluate these resources, what policies should be 
in place, how libraries are delivering electronic resources to 
patrons, and how to use the Internet as a collection development 
tool. Course fee: US$285.

The Automated Public Library: Selecting an Integrated Information System
	If you are choosing a new or second-generation integrated 
information system for your public library, this course will 
introduce you to the turnkey vendor marketplace, examine the data 
conversion alternatives, and provide tools for developing an RFP and 
strategies for evaluating the vendors. Course fee: US$325

We provide a password to access powerful WebCT courseware - no 
software for you to buy!  Readings will be included in the course web 
site or provided as links to other sites. Our courseware provides the 
means to post assignments, do readings, discuss the topics with other 
students, and contact the instructor.

Questions? Interested in registering for the course? Please contact 
Jane Pearlmutter, director of continuing education, UW-Madison School 
of Library & Information Studies, 600 N. Park Street, Madison, WI 
53706 (608) 262-6398 (email: jpearl at slis.wisc.edu).
dshapiro at slis.wisc.edu
Debra Shapiro
Continuing Education Services
UW-Madison SLIS
4282 Helen C. White Hall
Madison WI 53706
608 262 9195