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The internet carries vast quantities of information about English and European Union law. Much of it is in the hidden web and there are disadvantages in using the material which is free to access. This practical workshop including more than two hours hands-on use of the internet by participants, aims to clarify the issues and assist participants become effective searchers and users of electronic legal information.
Benefits of attending
By the end of the course participants will be able to:
- access and use the Internet with confidence
- identify appropriate sites to find legal information
- use search tools effectively
- identify relevant discussion lists
- use email and discussion lists to generally accepted standards of good practice
- know how to keep up-to-date with developments on the Internet affecting lawyers and information staff
Who should attend?
Librarians and information specialists who work in public, commercial and private organizations where law is beginning to form a part of their enquiry work or who are newly appointed to a position within an established law library.
Participants should have a basic knowledge of the sources of English legal information (or have attended the basic course on legal information offered by CILIP) and know how to use of a web browser.
Programme
- Part 1: UK & EU materials on the internet – chaos or logic?
- Part 2: Search engines and portals for law
- Part 3: A self guided tour of law
- specific sites
- Part 3: Tour continued
- Part 4: Communication on the internet: mailing lists and keeping up to date
Places are limted to: 10
9.15 Registration & coffee - 1.00 Lunch - 4.00 Close
Workshop leader: Peter Clinch
Fees:
CILIP personal members: £305 plus VAT £358.38
CILIP institutional members: £370 plus VAT £434.75
Non-members: £430 plus VAT £505.25
Updated: 22 May 2008