ANNOUNCEMENT: Knowledge Access Management Seminar

[Lytle,Amy]

[Widely cross-posted with apologies; please redistribute as appropriate.]

The Vancouver Public Library, Vancouver, BC, invites you to attend
"Knowledge Access Management:  Tools & Concepts for Next-Generation
Catalogers" on December 11-13, 2000.

This seminar, designed and presented by the OCLC Institute, provides a
comprehensive and practical understanding of cataloging Internet resources
through examining key USMARC fields and AACR2 rules.  An introduction to
metadata focuses on the Dublin Core and other alternative description
methods, including TEI, EAD and GILS.  A guided lab offers an opportunity to
interact with leading-edge concepts and systems such as automated
classification and metadata record collection.  Facilitated small-group
discussions give participants the chance to assess the impact of their
learning and begin the process of transforming knowledge into action.

Seminar Location:  Vancouver Public Library, Peter Kaye/Alma Van Dusen
Rooms, 350 W. Georgia St., Vancouver, BC, Canada

Registration is being handled by the Vancouver Public Library.  To register:
email Pauline Manton mailto:pauliman at vpl.vancouver.bc.ca , Catalogue
Division, Vancouver Public Library.  Please include your fax number and we
will fax you a registration form.

Seating is limited; please register before November 20, 2000.

Costs:  OCLC Members:  $600 Canadian ($400 USD)
           Non-OCLC Members:  $675 Canadian ($450 USD)

Faculty: Erik Jul, Executive Director of the OCLC Institute
             Lynn Howarth, Dean, Faculty of Information Studies, University
of Toronto

A sample agenda as well as suggested audience for the Knowledge Access
Management seminar is available through the OCLC Institute Web site at
http://www.oclc.org/institute/courses/kam.htm  Other details pertaining to
this seminar, sponsored by the Vancouver Public Library, will be posted to
the OCLC Institute Web site shortly.

Recommended Hotel Information

          1. Rosedale on Robson Suite Hotel
             838 Hamilton Street @ Robson
             Vancouver, BC V6B 6A2
             Tel: Toll-free 1-800-661-8870 (reservations only)
                  (604) 689-8033
             Fax: (604) 689-4426

             Government rate: $85.00 per night - for 1 bedroom suite.

          2. Georgian Court
             773 Beatty Street
             Vancouver, BC V6B 2M3
             Tel: Toll-free 1-800-663-1155 (reservations only)
                  (604) 682-5555
             Fax: (604) 682-8830

             Government rate: $80.00  per night - single
                             $100.00  per night - double


        The Rosedale is located across the street from the library and the
        Georgian Court is two short blocks away.

If you have questions about this seminar, please contact Amy Lytle, OCLC
Institute at mailto:lytlea at oclc.org or by phone at (800) 848-5878 x 5212 OR
Pauline Manton at mailto:pauliman at vpl.vancouver.bc.ca or 604-331-3833

Thank you,

Amy Lytle
OCLC Institute