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Yishai Kagan
yishai at ix.netcom.com
Thu Feb 6 23:35:29 EST 1997
Cynthia SHOCKLEY wrote:
>
> 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.
>
> **************************************
>
> 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!
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