[Publib] Upcoming Classes from SOLINET

[Max Anderson]

Care and Handling of Public Library Materials (Live Online)

Description

Library materials in public libraries present a significant
preservation concern. They are heavily used, and some are fragile and
susceptible to damage due to improper exposure to inclement weather
and storage conditions. This two-hour online introductory class is
designed to aid public libraries in developing basic preservation
strategies based on real-world issues. For example, providing
protection to library materials (books, periodicals, videotapes, CDs,
DVD) by performing basic care and handling practices, providing proper
storage conditions will minimize damage.

Date: 11/9
Time: 10-12 (EST)
http://www.solinet.net/workshops/ws_details.cfm?mode=preview&doc_id=4060&WKSHPID=12CHM

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Xtreme Web Searching (Live Online)

Description

This two-day distance education class will introduce all levels of Web
searchers to more sophisticated web searching techniques. We will go
beyond Google to the other side, to learn about specialized search
tools that will help make you a more efficient searcher.  Over two
days, you will learn how to: recognize feature differences among
available search tools; successfully refine search topics; and use Web
resources that the average searcher may not be aware of, such as
clustering and previewing search engines, blogs, virtual libraries,
databases, newsgroups, search engine shortcuts and mailing lists.
This class includes hands-on activities.

At the end of this two-day course, participants will be able to:
Use different types of search tools efficiently
Assess search results based on certain criteria
Organize "favorites" or "bookmarks"
Stay ahead of the technology curve about searching techniques

Date: 11/9 & 11/10
Time: 2-4 pm (EST)

http://www.solinet.net/workshops/ws_details.cfm?doc_id=4058&WKSHPID=26XWSLO

Thanks!
Max

-- 
"Dewey, you fool! Your decimal system has played right into our hands!"
         --Large floating brain (without hands), Futurama, "The Day
the Earth Stood Stupid"