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Announcing a series of free workshops for Libtech 2000 exhibition visitors. Taking place within the Libtech 2000 exhibition halls, and covering a wide range of topical contemporary issues for internet librarians and information users, these workshops are open to all and add value to your visit to Libtech 2000.

There is no need to register, simply pick the sessions of interest to you and arrive at the lecture theatre within the Libtech 2000 exhibition halls at the appropriate time.

These high-demand workshops are open on a first-come-first-served basis, so be sure to get there early!
 

LIBTECH 2000—BRING A COLLEAGUE!
If you have colleagues who have not yet requested FREE entry tickets to Libtech 2000, please refer them to www.internet-librarian.com to register. Remember, by registering now they will receive their entry badges in advance and avoid queues when they attend Libtech 2000. Libtech 2000 badge holders are entitled to free access to London Book Fair.

Libtech 2000 and this free workshop series is part of Internet Librarian International, a major European 3-day conference for today’s information users. For the full conference programme, click on the "Conference" link at the right.

Internet Librarian International, featuring Libtech 2000, is an Information Today event.
 

Monday 20 March

11:15-12:00
Managing eContent & Building Digital Libraries
Richard Hulser, IBM
A digital library expert, Hulser provides a framework for building digital libraries. From acquiring, creating and integrating econtent, to building the technology infrastructure, he shares some real world examples and tips for those in the trenches.

13:30-14:15
Intranet Toolkits
Stephen Abram, IHS Micromedia & Bonnie Burwell, Burwell Information Services
Intranet Professional newsletter brings you an informative presentation on Intranet Toolkits—tools for integrating external content into intranets. It provides information professionals with a snapshot of the current state of intranet toolkits—what they are, which one does what, and why we should even care. Pointers to exhibitors with toolkits and free copies of the newsletter will be included.

15:30-16:15
Careers for 2000: Job Opportunities
Luisa Jefford, TFPL Ltd.
A specialist in recruitment, Luisa Jefford highlights the hottest careers and jobs for information professionals. She describes the skills and competencies that are in demand, provides pathways for pursuing new opportunities, and shares key insights in getting the job you want!
 

Tuesday 21 March

11:15-12:00
Internet-based library service delivery
Mary Peterson, Royal Adelaide Hospital / Institute of Medical & Veterinary Science
Using her library service as an example, Mary Peterson discusses how to deliver a service to a large organisation via an intranet. She emphasizes adapting the service to suit an online environment, designing user-friendly pages and ensuring acceptance of the new service by our users. Come hear some tips for use in your organisation.

12:15-13:15
Adding value to information: New database content and search tools
Paul Tucci and Rhiannon James, The Gale Group
Take a look at a new concept in information delivery. The new Resource Center databases include articles from core periodicals, proprietary reference content, original documents, photographs, and links to related Web sites—all in a single database. The session will also review new ways of exchanging information in the digital library, including InfoMarks—persistant URLs which enable local and remote users to exchange and update search results.

13:30-14:15
Teaching the Internet in 50 Minutes: Ten Top Tips
D. Scott Brandt, Purdue University
Your pulse is racing and your heart is pounding. You’ve just been asked to teach the Internet in 50 minutes. What can you do to avoid having a heart attack? What should you cover? What should you leave out? Techman to the rescue! D. Scott Brandt (a.k.a. Techman) offers insight into teaching based on his ten years of experience.

15:30-16:15
Intranet Toolkits
Stephen Abram, IHS Micromedia & Bonnie Burwell, Burwell Information Services
Intranet Professional newsletter brings you an informative presentation on Intranet Toolkits tools for integrating external content into intranets. It provides information professionals with a snapshot of the current state of intranet toolkits—what they are, which one does what, and why we should even care. Pointers to exhibitors with toolkits and free copies of the newsletter will be included.
 

Wednesday 22 March

11:15-12:00
Personal Information Environments and Push Technology
John Paschoud, British Library of Political and Economic Science, & Karen Neal, South Bank University
As the amount of content available thorough the Internet grows  exponentially, end users find they are being overwhelmed by the sheer amount of data. Hence new software architectures are  emerging which can both customise and filter sources to meet user  requirements. These are becoming core features of developments such as corporate portals, push systems and alerting from databases. This session looks at some developments and  applications of this new phenomena.

12:15-13:15
Adding value to information:New database content and search tools
Paul Tucci and Rhiannon James, The Gale Group
Take a look at a new concept in information delivery. The new Resource Center databases include articles from core periodicals, proprietary reference content, original documents, photographs, and links to related Web sites—all in a single database. The session will also review new ways of exchanging information in the digital library, including InfoMarks—persistant URLs which enable local and remote users to exchange and update search results.

13:30-14:00
The pocket-sized Web
Martin White, Intranet Focus
This presentation discusses the technologies that will enable the Web to be accessed through hand-held devices, including mobile telephones. These technologies have the capability to revolutionise information access, not only to the contents of the Web, but also through remote access to corporate intranets. There is already one UK venture capital company dedicated to supporting wireless internet applications, and more are planned. The implications for content providers will be considered as they start to work out business models for this new information delivery channel.

14:30–15:00
Wireless Communication in Finnish Libraries
Janne Rouhianen, ATP Library Systems Ltd.
Libraries have started using the mobile phone network in Finland. Janne Rouhiainen describes the results of a study made among Finnish librarians and library customers. They were asked about their opinions and experiences of wireless communications, for example WAP and SMS messages between libraries and customers. Mr Rouhiainen demonstrates how the WAP and SMS services function in libraries and discusses future trends and possibilities for developing these kinds of library services.