1 May 2008, London
27 November 2008, London
2 December 2008, London - new date added
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.
Benefits of attending
This course is designed to help you use the Internet as effectively and efficiently as possible when dealing with enquiries. During the day participants will look at the latest thinking on searching the Internet. Practical examples and hands on approaches will reveal the nature of the Internet, and help participants discover 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
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.
Programme
| Registration & coffee |
09.15 |
| Start |
09.45 |
| Lunch |
12.45 |
| Close |
16.45 |
- 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: range and their 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
Places are limited to: 10
Course leader: Terry Kendrick
Fees
CILIP personal members: £305 plus VAT £358.38
CILIP organisation members: £370 plus VAT £434.75
Non members: £430 plus VAT £505.25
Updated: 21 October 2008