Knowledge Leadership Associates http://knowlead.co.za > Creating the knowledge advantage >> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:47:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Thoughts on Managing the Integration of E-Resources into Library Collections (KL-MIER) http://knowlead.co.za/thoughts-on-managing-the-integration-of-e-resources-into-library-collections-kl-mier/ http://knowlead.co.za/thoughts-on-managing-the-integration-of-e-resources-into-library-collections-kl-mier/#comments Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:26:24 +0000 chrisarmstrong http://knowlead.co.za/?p=1480 This is a re-run of the course which we organised in Cape Town last November, for which we had just short of 30 delegates – most of whom attended for the 5-day course. In Cape Town, I (Chris Armstrong) ran the course with Peter Underwood – and we worked with a great group of librarians [...]]]>

This is a re-run of the course which we organised in Cape Town last November, for which we had just short of 30 delegates – most of whom attended for the 5-day course. In Cape Town, I (Chris Armstrong) ran the course with Peter Underwood – and we worked with a great group of librarians from different sectors. This time I shall be running the Johannesburg course and my colleague who helped design the course – Ray Lonsdale – will run the Pretoria course.

Peter and I really enjoyed the Cape Town course and I am looking forward to returning to meet another group of enthusiasts! The course builds successively from the first day in which we introduce you to a range of electronic information resources, including e-books – with plenty of time for you to gain hands-on experience. The next two days look at library management issues surrounding e-resources – which leads naturally into the last two days when we think about the Collection Development Policy and how it should reflect the electronic/digital collection. All through the course there will be chances for you to work in groups and to exchange experiences. You will go away with three detailed workbooks if you stay for all five days and a wealth of knew knowledge and thoughts about digital collections in your libraries.

I am looking forward to another lively course!

Chris Armstrong

]]> http://knowlead.co.za/thoughts-on-managing-the-integration-of-e-resources-into-library-collections-kl-mier/feed/ 0 Managing the Integration of E-Resources into Library Collections (KL-MIER) http://knowlead.co.za/managing-the-integration-of-e-resources-into-library-collections-kl-mier/ http://knowlead.co.za/managing-the-integration-of-e-resources-into-library-collections-kl-mier/#comments Sat, 27 Feb 2010 07:08:30 +0000 benfouche http://knowlead.co.za/?p=1423 The transition to electronic sources of information has recently gathered momentum and is affecting all subject areas and services to all levels of user: scientific and technical sources, community information, reading materials for children. The acquisition, provision and management of these e-resources leave librarians in all library and information sectors with a new and wide-ranging set of challenges]]>

The transition to electronic sources of information has recently gathered momentum and is affecting all subject areas and services to all levels of user: scientific and technical sources, community information, reading materials for children. The acquisition, provision and management of these e-resources leave librarians in all library and information sectors with a new and wide-ranging set of challenges. How can one find this material, how should it be managed in a modern library service?  Come and find out.     

 This portfolio of courses provides a valuable opportunity to understand both the range of e-resources available and how best to manage growing library collections through the planned and regulated inclusion of e-journals, e-books, image collections, etc.      

Dates, Venues and Fees:

Johannesburg 19 – 23 April 2010  (click here for directions)

 Pretoria 19 – 23  April 2010 (click here for directions)

All fees are per person, excluding VAT. Multiple registrations from one organisation are eligible for a 7.5% discount. All fees must be paid before the commencement of the course, unless previous arrangements otherwise have been made. A cancellation fee of 25% of the course fees will be levied for cancellations made less than 10 working days prior to commencement of the course.        

The Portfolio breakdown:  

  The following diagram indicates how the full programme can be broken into individual workshops, each of which can be taken separately on the days specified in order to meet the specific needs and interests of participants.

   

 Course Brochure

Download printable version here: KL-MIER

]]> http://knowlead.co.za/managing-the-integration-of-e-resources-into-library-collections-kl-mier/feed/ 0 Forthcoming Courses 2010 http://knowlead.co.za/forthcoming-courses/ http://knowlead.co.za/forthcoming-courses/#comments Sun, 24 Jan 2010 13:39:29 +0000 benfouche http://knowlead.co.za/?p=1274 Managing the Integration of E-Resources into Library Collections  Dates, Venues and Fees: Johannesburg 19 – 23 April 2010  (click here for directions)  Pretoria 19 – 23  April 2010 (click here for directions) Download the Course brochure in printable form here (pdf): KL-MIER Check out course page for more information (click here) Taxonomies, Content Management and more … the KM lever of the future? Dates and [...]]]>

Managing the Integration of E-Resources into Library Collections 

Dates, Venues and Fees:

Johannesburg 19 – 23 April 2010  (click here for directions)

 Pretoria 19 – 23  April 2010 (click here for directions)

Download the Course brochure in printable form here (pdf): KL-MIER

Check out course page for more information (click here)

Taxonomies, Content Management and more … the KM lever of the future?

Dates and Venues

Dates:

Johannesburg 11 – 13 May 2010
Cape Town 25 – 27 May 2010
 
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Venues:

To be announced

Download printable course brochure here (pdf): KL-TXCM

Check out course page for more information (click here)

]]> http://knowlead.co.za/forthcoming-courses/feed/ 0 Taxonomies, Content Management and more … the KM lever of the future? http://knowlead.co.za/taxonomies-content-management-and-more-%e2%80%a6-the-km-lever-of-the-future/ http://knowlead.co.za/taxonomies-content-management-and-more-%e2%80%a6-the-km-lever-of-the-future/#comments Sun, 24 Jan 2010 13:00:09 +0000 benfouche http://knowlead.co.za/?p=1286 This course addresses the interrelationship among Information and Knowledge Management architectures, content management and the application of taxonomies. It further outlines the detailed steps required to develop a taxonomy that will integrate with enterprise needs and context. Attendees will learn how to create the right enterprise taxonomy with the right blend of formal taxonomy structure, browsing structures, and faceted principles. It includes discovering the organization’s knowledge domains, assessing user’s needs and information behaviours, and integrates this with business processes to ensure a taxonomy model that will support the diverse applications of an enterprise-wide taxonomy.]]>

Dates and Venues

Dates:

Johannesburg 11 – 13 May 2010
Cape Town 25 – 27 May 2010

Venues:

To be announced

Download printable course brochure here (pdf): KL-TXCM

Check out course page for more information and registration (click here)

Outcomes

At the end of the course participants should:

  • Understand the meaning of and relationship between Knowledge Management  Architectures, Content Management and Taxonomies
  • Be able to distinguish between knowledge, information and user architectures
  • Be able to develop a Content Management strategy
  • Be able to develop and apply a taxonomy within an organisational context
  • Understand taxonomy governance, metrics and evaluation
  • Know the basics of  taxonomy software
  • Understand the importance of tagging and its implementation in the web environment
  • Understand auto-categorization techniques
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