Library Seminars at U. of Texas David T Terry 17 Feb 1995 23:11 UTC
/////This message is being cross-posted to numerous library-related listservs. Please excuse the inevitable duplicates. Thanks for your interest./////////// Graduate School of Library and Information Science The University of Texas at Austin CONTINUING EDUCATION SEMINARS (6) Update February 17, 1995 All will be in Austin, Texas, at the Joe C. Thompson Conference Center. 1) Friday, March 3, 1995, one-day seminar, "Sci/Tech Collection Development: Meshing Traditional Sources with Electronic Access." Fee is $50 ($45 group rate). Speakers are Susan Ardis, head of The University of Texas at Austin McKinney Engineering Library and Balcones Library Service Center, and Nancy I. Elder, head of the UT Austin Natural Sciences Library. This class will give attendees a basic understanding of sci/tech selection and how librarians can determine what the various segments of their collection should have (YA, E, and adult). We will cover the basic selection tools for each audience and how to use each efficiently so that your collection is the best that you can afford. The class will also cover techniques for coping with "unconventional science" and the controversial. Among the areas to be covered are: The electronic future and what's available now; What every reference collection should have; Book selection; and Sci/tech and public policy collecting. 2) Friday, March 24, 1995, one-day seminar, "Inside the Library PC." Fee is $50 ($45 group rate). Speaker is Tom Ardis, president of Computexas, a computer manufacturer based in Austin, Texas. This course is designed for the beginner to intermediate PC user. No technical background or experience is required. Advanced users and those responsible for specifying and buying library PCs may also want to enroll. All participants will get a complete overview and update on current practices in the selection and use of library PCs. Topics covered will include: DOS & Windows in the Library; PC Chassis; Cases & Power Supplies; Microprocessors; Bus Requirements; Input & Storage Devices; Monitors & Video Adapters; Printers; Modems & Network Adapters; CD-ROM, Sound & Video; Maintaining & Upgrading Library PCs; and Internet Access. 3) Friday, April 28, 1995, one-day seminar, "Internet Servers: Building a Gas Station on the Information Superhighway." Fee is $50 ($45 group rate). Speaker is Kevin Marsh, executive director of Information Access Institute. This seminar will address the justification, creation, organization, and administration of an Internet Server. Specific topics will include: Why serve on the Internet; How to connect to the Internet; What hardware and software is required; What kinds of information can be provided; Which protocols are best for different kinds of access; How to configure the system for subject-based searching; and Where to obtain software and additional information. Information professionals in libraries, archives or museums interested in providing public Internet access to their collections are encouraged to attend. 4) NEW Wednesday, June 28, 1995, one-day seminar, "Advanced Online Cataloging with the Integrated MARC Format, Internet, ...". Fee is $55. The speaker is Dr. Joanna Fountain, head of technical services at Austin Independent School District and instructor at The University of Texas at Austin, Graduate School of Library and Information Science. (Program not available to me at this time.) 5) DATE CHANGE, NEW TITLE Thursday, June 29, 1995, updated one-day seminar, "Global Library Update: Reference and the Internet." Fee is $55. The speaker is Mary Lynn Rice-Lively, doctoral fellow and instructor at The University of Texas at Austin, Graduate School of Library and Information Science. The workshop will be an update on providing reference services on and from the Internet. This will include powerful new Internet tools, web browsers (including Netscape and Mosaic), and information on alternatives for Internet access (including SLIP and ISDN). Knowledge of the use of basic Internet tools is recommended. The workshop will be particularly useful to those with an interest in integrating use of the Internet into reference and information services. 6) NEW Friday, June 30, 1995, one-day seminar, "Teaching the Internet: What to Teach and How to Plan." Fee is $55. Speaker is Mary Lynn Rice-Lively, doctoral fellow and instructor at UT Austin, GSLIS. (Program not available to me at this time.) Group rate applies for 3 or more participants from the same organization or association who register (mail, phone, or fax their forms) together. For more information, contact me at (512) 471-8806, fax (512) 471-3971, email gldt@utxdp.dp.utexas.edu David Terry Continuing Education GSLIS SZB 564 / MC D7000 The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX 78712-1276