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The Halifax Library Association is pleased to sponsor the following workshop. For those who have trouble reading this e-mail, the same information is contained in the attached Word document. Surviving the World Wide Web! Using the WWW as a Reference Tool Facilitator: Debbie Costelo Location: N.S. Provincial Library, 3770 Kempt Rd., Halifax, NS Date: Saturday, May 11, 2002 Time: 9:00 a.m. - Noon Description: The World Wide Web is a powerful reference tool where the use of images, sound, video, file transportation and text are all integrated into a single information medium. Additionally, the interactive nature of the WWW make it a wealthy source of information. However, at times, it can be a confusing environment to search and navigate. In this hands-on workshop, Debbie outlines when it is appropriate to employ the WWW on the reference desk, as well as the various search tools to use and sites that are freely available. Debbie makes this a fun and lively workshop by breaking the group into "tribes" with "reward challenges" awarded to various participants and culminating in a final challenge between the tribe members. This workshop is targeted to individuals who are comfortable in a web environment would like to learn more effective searching methods when employing web search tools. Cost: $25.00 (HLA members); $35.00 (non-members but will receive a 2002-2003 HLA membership) Registration: E-mail Debbie Costelo at [log in to unmask] Please include your name, position title/place of work/e-mail address and/or phone number. Cheques can be mailed to Debbie at 91 Cranberry Crescent, Dartmouth, N.S., B2W 5B8. Registration is limited to 20 participants.