[LIS-Forum] “Managing Information: A training programme on information management and documentation”. To be conducted at Centre for Science

[kiran at cseindia.org]

Warm Greetings from the Centre for Sciencen and Environment, New Delhi . 

Centre for Science and Environment, a premier research organisation working 
on environment since 1980 from New Delhi and recognised for its “knowledge 
based activism” has announced its training “Managing Information: A training 
programme on information management and documentation”, to be conducted at 
CSE’s office in New Delhi from August 23-26, 2005. 

We will be extremely grateful if you could give space to our announcement in 
your publication, website, newsletter, career supplements, education 
supplements, etc. 

Managing Information:  A training programme on Information management and 
Documentation, Aug 23-26, 2005, Centre for Science and Environment, New 
Delhi, India 

Managing information for research, advocacy, dissemination and communication 
requires special skills and calls for investments in strengthening the information 
infrastructure and skills of the organisation.

CSE's Environment Resources Unit (ERU), among the largest environmental 
documentation facilities in South Asia, offers a unique training programme in the 
latest documentation and information management tools and trends. 

Course modules 
*   Sourcing & organising information (Classification and Indexing)
*   Digital Library basics
*   IT & Information management (Automation,Database creation , etc)
*   Managing Audio-Visual resources
*   Information services & product planning
*   Information outreach & marketing
*   Fund raising 

Course Fee
*   NGOs- Rs. 4,500 (US $ 125)
*   Individuals- Rs. 5,500 (US$ 150)
*   Others- Rs. 9,000 (US$ 225) 

Training  Schedule: Batch I 
*   Training commences on: Aug 23, 2005
*   Training  timings: 9.30 am to 5.30 pm
*   Training concludes on: Aug 26, 2005
[Documentation Training- Batch II scheduled for October 2005]

For applications forms and enquiries , please contact:
Kiran Pandey, Coordinator
Environment Resources Unit
Centre for Science and Environment
E-mail: kiran at cseindia.org
Ph: 91-011-29955124/5125/6110/6394/6399, Fax: 91-11-29955879

For online registration visit  http://www.cseindia.org/misc/library_form.htm

Last date for receiving completed applications
Applications must reach CSE on or before Aug 8,  2005.

 [Documentation Training- Batch II scheduled for October 2005. Nominations 
are being accepted for second batch also] 


Please note: The course offers only a limited number of seats. Applications will be 
accepted on a first come-first served basis. The course fee does not cover travel or 
accommodation expenses. 

Ms. Kiran Pandey
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