- Organisation:CILIP
- Provider:Training & Development
- Category:Research skills
22 September 2010
Watch introductory video
Efficient searching of the Internet can be invaluable when dealing with enquiries. Simply entering a few keywords, or juggling a string of Boolean algebra into your favourite search engine can sometimes produce just what you need to give a good answer. However, on those occasions when you end up with absolutely no hits, or worse still thousands of apparently useless results, it can be extremely frustrating.
This course is designed to help participants use the Internet as effectively as possible when dealing with enquiries. Practical examples and hands-on approaches will reveal the nature of the Internet, and help discover the most appropriate ways to find relevant materials.
Benefits of attending
This course is designed with practical examples and hands-on approaches revealing the nature of the Internet, discovering the most appropriate ways to find relevant materials.
By the end of the course participants will have:
- in-depth knowledge of the world wide web, the invisible web and the human web
- the ability to choose appropriate search engines and other discovery tools
- templates to help with advanced search strategies
- a set of URLs to keep them updated on advances in search techniques
- hands-on experience of trying out some cutting-edge techniques
Programme
- Check your searching competence - test and checklist
- Searching the Internet: the winning mindset - How to think when searching
- Options: world wide web, invisible web, human web - a look at the choices and access possibilities
- Search engines and directories: their range and applications - which for what?
- Other Internet information discovery tools - intelligent agents, discussion finders, text mining, other search software
- A summary of advanced search strategy logic - key templates
- Future technologies and search interfaces
- what is on the horizon?
- staying on top: Internet search techniques and strategy resources
- discussion
Places are limited to: 10
09.15 Registration - 09.45 Start - 12.45 Lunch - 16.45 Close
Who should attend?
Those who have been using the Internet to answer enquiries for at least two years. Participants must understand the basic mechanics of using the net, and have some experiences of the joys and disappointments of searching.
Course leader
Terry Kendrick
Terry, a former professional librarian, is the Programme Director for the MBA at the University of East Anglia . He teaches the “Management Consultancy Skills” module and also consults worldwide in strategic marketing planning. Projects have been undertaken in 18 countries.
Fees
CILIP personal member: £305 + VAT
CILIP organisation member: £370 + VAT
Non members: £430 + VAT