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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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