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Apologies for cross-postings The following ONLINE courses are coming up this fall at the iSchool Institute, Faculty of Information. We are very pleased to offer a brand new online program Certificate in Social Media Engagement <http://institute.ischool.utoronto.ca/SOC.MED.Cert.asp>. The first course, Social Media Planning for Organizations, starts on September 9 with Connie Crosby and Daniel Lee as instructors. For complete schedule of our online, Toronto, Ottawa and Edmonton courses please check our website: institute.ischool.utoronto.ca. <http://institute.ischool.utoronto.ca> For frequent updates and announcements join us on FB, follow on Twitter @iSchoolInst or subscribe to our electronic newsletter. Enjoy your summer! NEW this fall: Certificate: Social Media Engagement <http://institute.ischool.utoronto.ca/SOC.MED.Cert.asp> Essential to management, executive and professional level employees in libraries, archives, museums, non-profits and other organizations that want to start new social media engagements or improve existing engagement. A must for marketing or PR staff in information-related organizations such as libraries, archives and museums who want to strengthen existing engagement through social media. Students will receive the certificate upon completion of two-7 week online courses, based on their participation, exercises, and on completion of an assignment related to the Social Media Strategy course. Please note that this Certificate is optional, both courses can be completed as stand-alone. Content will be delivered through the wiki platform and supplemented by scheduled video conference meetings. New course: Social Media Planning for Organizations <http://www.plc.ischool.utoronto.ca/socialmedia.WEB.asp> PLC1016-13F1 Mon. 9 Sep - Sun. 27 Oct 2013 7 weeks Instructor: Connie Crosby and Daniel Lee Fee: $660.00 Cert: Social Media Engagement or stand-alone Bring your organization up to date by learning how to develop a social media plan, taking into account its larger strategies and objectives. Learn about monitoring the web for mentions of your organization and conversations that are of interest, and joining in. Consider your organization’s key audiences or communities, where they are online and how to engage them. Learn about online community building, and measurement that is meaningful. This 7-week course will allow students to monitor a brand, organization or topic over several weeks to allow for searching and analysis of data. _____________________________________________________ Records Management Fundamentals <http://www.plc.ischool.utoronto.ca/rmfundweb.asp> PLC6W01-13F1 Mon 16 Sep - Sun 3 Nov, 2013 7 weeks Instructor: David Hopkins Fee: $770.00 Cert: RMF This program provides a well-rounded introduction to the value and theory of records management and the basic skills of the profession in records inventory, retention scheduling, classification, storage, and in planning and managing a records management program. This certificate program provides the basics that people need when working with records whether they are just getting into the field and have no prior knowledge or are currently records management practitioners without formal training who wish to strengthen their knowledge and understanding. _____________________________________________________ Engaging Adult Learners: Strategies for Information Professionals <http://www.plc.ischool.utoronto.ca/Engaging%20Adults.asp> PLC1015-13S1 Mon 16 Sep - Sun 3 Nov, 2013 7 weeks Instructor: Juanita Richardson Fee: $499.00 This six week course guides you through the whole training process, from assessing learning needs of the targeted learners to selecting the right delivery method (face-to-face? E-learning? Blended?), to designing an engaging program, whether it’s an hour or multi-week. Working with the instructor and other students, you learn and practice strategies for making learning for adults interactive and relevant and gaining decision-maker support for learning programs. _____________________________________________________ Legal Research on the Web <http://www.plc.ischool.utoronto.ca/legalresweb.asp> PLC1007-13F1 Mon 7 Oct - Sun 24 Nov, 2013 7 weeks Instructor: Erin Murphy Fee: $499.00 Certificate: add: $50.00 This is an in-depth instructor-led web course focusing on legal research skills using Internet resources. Weekly classes cover a variety of law-related topics: participants are expected to read the weekly online course readings, use the web to practice the skills taught each week, participate in interactive online discussion groups and chat sessions with the instructor and fellow participants, and complete weekly assignments based on the material covered. Topics covered include: the legal systems of Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom, law-related reference tools on the Internet, statutes and regulations, legislative bills, Hansard debates, and committee reports Case law and legal commentary. _____________________________________________________ Freedom of Information and Privacy Protection <http://www.plc.ischool.utoronto.ca/FOIPweb.asp> PLC1012-13F1 Mon 14 Oct - Sun 1 Dec, 2013 7 weeks Instructor: Heather Johnson Fee: $549.00 Cert: FOIPP Compliance 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. This is a comprehensive course balancing text, online group discussions, and exercises that allow participants to practice what they're learning. Participants are provided with practical materials to use at their respective worksites, including access to information and privacy protection audit tools, sample forms, and sample compliance-related deliverables. _____________________________________________________ Records Management Practice <http://www.plc.ischool.utoronto.ca/rmpractweb.asp> PLC6W02-13F1 Mon 21 Oct - Sun 8 Dec, 2013 7 weeks Instructor: Caroline Werle Fee: $770.00 Cert: RMP Prerequisite: RM Fundamentals or background in RM In this seven-week course you will build on the fundamentals of records and information management by focusing on the challenges facing the profession today as it relates to effectively managing electronic records. The course focuses on the major components in managing the electronic information of an organization and will provide an understanding of what is involved in developing and managing an electronic records management program. Trends affecting the world of electronic information management will also be explored. For more information and to register go to our webiste: institute.ischool.utoronto.ca <http://institute.ischool.utoronto.ca> e-mail us at : [log in to unmask] or call (416) 9787111