[Apologies for cross-postings]

THE PROFESSIONAL LEARNING CENTRE
Faculty of Information Studies, University of Toronto
offers web-based courses to Information Professionals


Coming up this Fall from the PLC/FIS online:

MASTERING WEB SEARCHING (WEB-BASED) 
<http://www.plc.fis.utoronto.ca/coursedescription.asp?courseid=3>
7 week online course
Monday, Oct 23 - Monday, Dec. 04
Instructor: Gwen Harris

Which Web search engines are the best? What tool should be used for what 
purpose? How are they best used? How can I find answers to my questions 
more quickly? This in-depth course will help build skills in using the 
main tools and most effective strategies for searching the Web.

On completion of this course, you will:

• Be knowledgeable about the types of subject-oriented tools
• Be skillful in using the syntax and special features at the leading search engines 
- Google, Yahoo, Ask.com, Windows Live, and Exalead
• Be able to find resources on the Invisible Web
• Be acquainted with specialty search engines
• Know the best meta-searchers to help with big-sweep searches.
• Be familiar with personal search tools.
• Be accomplished at applying various strategies for getting much better results.


An optional certificate in WEB SEARCH STRATEGIES is available. To be eligible, 
students must complete the weekly assignments and write a one-hour, online 
exam at the end of the course. 

TARGET AUDIENCE:
For everyone who is looking to hone their research skills on the Net.


AUDITING:
If you have taken Mastering Web Searching and want to refresh your knowledge 
and update your skills, you may audit the course. Fee is  $60. Auditing students 
will receive an email each week featuring new material and updates as well as full
access to the course. To register as an auditing student, please contact the 
PLC Office: (416) 978-7111; [log in to unmask]

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TAXONOMY GUIDE: ONLINE RESOURCE AND LEARNING TOOL 
<http://www.plc.fis.utoronto.ca/coursedescription.asp?courseid=33>
12-MONTH SUBSCRIPTION

Enterprises are increasingly turning to taxonomies to navigate through 
structured and unstructured information dispersed through the 
organization. Taxonomies, based on classification, controlled terms, and 
assigned metadata, provide the topical views for representing and 
navigating an organization's knowledge resources on a network.

The Taxonomy Guide is a web resource of organized, structured, and 
clearly written content on building and implementing an enterprise 
taxonomy. The Guide is both a learning tool and a reference resource 
designed to help you master the concepts, relationships and essential 
steps for taxonomy design and project planning.


For more information, full schedule, information about our instructors, and 
to register go to www.plc.fis.utotonto.ca <http://www.plc.fis.utoronto.ca>
or call (416) 978 7111.