Apologies for cross postings
The following online PLC courses are coming up this Fall and Winter- registration is open and there is still space available.
Please note that the Legal Research on the Web starts on October 6 - space is available, but limited!
OCTOBER 2008
LEGAL RESEARCH ON THE WEB <http://www.plc.ischool.utoronto.ca/coursedescription.asp?courseid=5>
Mon. 6 Oct 2008 - Sat. 22 Nov 2008
7 weeks
Location: Online
Instructor: Clare Mauro
Fee: $395.00; optional certificate $50.00
This is an in-depth instructor-led web course focusing on legal research skills using Internet resources.
Aimed at librarians, articling students, researchers, government employees and those conducting legal research particularly within a legal environment. The course is at the introductory to intermediate level and assumes basic knowledge of using web resources.
"I would recommend this course to everyone. I wish there were more like it. I went to Internet sites and accessed information I never knew was available and which will be most useful in my job".
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MASTERING WEB SEARCHING <http://www.plc.ischool.utoronto.ca/coursedescription.asp?courseid=3>
Mon. 20 Oct 2008 - Sun. 7 Dec 2008
7 weeks
Location: Online
Instructor: Gwen Harris
Fee: $395.00; optional certificate: $50.00
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.
"I wanted a web searching course with some depth, not one of the three-hour or one-day workshops that are normally advertised. That's exactly what I got."
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RECORDS MANAGEMENT PRACTICE <http://www.plc.ischool.utoronto.ca/coursedescription.asp?courseid=204> - SOLD OUT
Registration is open for the next session: March 2 to April 11, 2008
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JANUARY 2009
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PRIVACY PROTECTION <http://www.plc.ischool.utoronto.ca/coursedescription.asp?courseid=176>
Mon. 19 Jan 2009 - Sun. 8 Mar 2009
7 weeks
Location: Online
Instructor: David Hopkins
Fee: $395.00; optional certificate: $50.00
This instructor-led online course discusses, in practical terms, best management and protection of personal and sensitive information as well as access to public-sector information. Participants are provided with knowledge and tools to ensure proper control over organizational information resources and compliance with legislative requirements. Staff in all Canadian organizations involved in public access to information
resources and/or the protection and proper use of records containing personal or sensitive information.
"I recommend this course to everyone. Not only to those who may be involved with Protection of Privacy issues directly, but everyone who values their personal information."
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FEBRUARY 2009
ADVOCATING FOR LIBRARIES AND LIBRARY ISSUES: A PLAN FOR SUCCESS <http://www.plc.ischool.utoronto.ca/coursedescription.asp?courseid=209>
Mon. 2 Feb 2009 - Sun. 15 Mar 2009
7 weeks
Location: Online
Instructors: Kathleen DeLong & Pam Ryan
Fee: $395.00
This web-based, instructor-led course is for participants seeking ways to effectively position their library for success with decision-makers and constituents.
The course includes how advocacy relates to promotion and marketing, how to understand your decision-makers’ environments and their perceptions of libraries, and how to identify and engage key stakeholders. Participants will develop an advocacy plan for a particular issue of concern (objectives, target groups, obstacles, communication tools, and evaluation) tailored to their own individual situation or environment.
For more information and to register go to www.plc.ischool.utoronto
<http://www.plc.ischool.utoronto.ca>.ca or call (416) 978 7111
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