Dear Sir, 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 in the digital age: A training programme on information management for advocacy and outreach", to be conducted at CSE’s office in New Delhi from August 21-24, 2007. We will be extremely grateful if you could give space to our announcement in your publication, website, newsletter, career supplements, education supplements, etc. CSE’s Short course on Managing information in the digital age A training programme on Information management, documentation and outreach. Managing information today requires special skills and calls for investments in strengthening the information infrastructure and skills of the organisation. Here is an opportunity for you to participate in a specially-designed short training programme on 'Managing information resources in the digital age (August 21-24, 2007). The training is brought to you by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), New Delhi recognised for “knowledge-based activism”. The training is being organised by CSE's Environment Resource Unit, among South Asia's premier research and documentation centres. This unique course will teach participants on how to manage all aspects and types of information, at an institutional level. The programme is broad in scope, and covers a gamut of information types, management strategies, tools, and dissemination strategies. Course modules - Planning and managing resource centres in the digital age. * Sourcing Information (information aquisition and research) * Organising Information: Classification and Indexing [including electronic resources] * Electronic documentation: newsclippings, research papers, articles and contact addresses [hands-on workshops] * Documentation of audio visual resources: Photos and films * Library automation [focus on open source tools] * Information Services & Products * Digital Library Fundamentals [using open source models] * Information outreach and planning * Online presence: reaching out through the Web Course Fee Government, Corporate bodies and others: Rs. 8800/- (USD 225/-) per participant NGOs, students: Rs. 4,400/- (USD 95/-) per participant. Course Schedule · Course commences on: August 21, 2007 · Course timings: 10.00 am to 5.30 pm · Course concludes on: August 24, 2007 For applications forms and enquiries , please contact: Kiran Pandey, Coordinator,Environment Resources Unit E-mail: kiran@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 August 6, 2007 Please note: The course offers only a limited number of seats. Applications are being accepted on a first come-first served basis. The course fee does not cover travel or accommodation expenses. Ms. Kiran Pandey **************************************************************** CENTRE FOR SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENT ( CSE ) 41, TUGHLAKABAD INSTITUTIONAL AREA, NEW DELHI- 110 062 TELE: 29955124 29956110, 29956394,29956399 FAX : 91-11-29955879 VISIT US AT: http://www.cseindia.org Email: kiran@cseindia.org ext:233 **************************************************************** -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.