OVERVIEW
UQL Pathways is the University of Queensland
Library's commercial Internet training
service. We provide quality
Internet training courses to the public on a fee for service basis.
COURSES/PROGRAMS
UQL Pathways is able to tailor Internet training programs to your training
needs.
Our training programs include:
| Navigating the Internet |
Duration: 3.5 hours |
An introductory Internet course, combining instruction with
hands-on practical exercises. This session investigates two main
aspects of the Internet - its immense stores of networked information,
and its use as a communications tool.
The course covers what the Internet is and what it offers, basic
navigation, Internet addresses, communication, and getting connected.
| World Wide Web |
Duration: 3.5 hours |
This training session concentrates on the World Wide Web, the
fastest growing area on the Internet. The course investigates current
WWW tools, such as search engines, subject pages, specialist directories
and resource guides. Both general and subject-specific search tools,
such as people finders and news search engines, will be covered.
Through the use of practical exercises, course participants will learn how
to find specific information on the World Wide Web, and will also learn
how to download images, text and software from Web sites. Techniques for
refining search strategies to maximise results will be covered, as will some
evaluation methods for assessing the materials found.
Web publishing, electronic journals, copytright and keeping current
will also be covered.
| Resource Discovery Tours |
Duration: 4 hours |
Resource Discovery Tours are subject-based training
courses and can be designed to match your subject interests. Through
a combination of lecture and hands-on exercises, these courses provide a comprehensive insight into Internet resources for a specific topic. We have
developed a number of subject-based courses including courses on
- agriculture
- business and government
- dentistry
- health
- law
- local government
- schools
| Internet Seminars |
Duration: 1-2 hours |
Internet seminars are shorter in duration than our standard
courses. Seminars usually comprise a presentation followed by a
supervised hands-on session for a specific subject area.
FACILITIES
Courses and seminars are presented in a state-of-the-art training
facility, with fast direct connections to the Internet. The training
facility is located at the University of Queensland's St Lucia
Campus in Brisbane. Each participant has access to a networked
workstation for his or her sole use during the program.
We are also available for on-site training, subject to the availability
of computer software and facilities.
Our training programs may be scheduled during business hours,
in the evenings, or on weekends.
FEES
A fixed fee applies to individuals who attend our courses. However we
are happy to negotiate fees for group bookings.
Navigating the Internet
or
World Wide Web |
$120.00 |
per person |
| $100.00 |
10+ persons same organisation |
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| Resource Discovery Tour |
$140.00 |
per person |
| $120.00 |
10+ persons same organisation |
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| Combined Courses | ||
| Navigating the Internet + World Wide Web |
$200.00 |
per person |
| $180.00 |
10+ persons same organisation |
| Navigating the Internet + Resource Discovery
Tour |
$220.00 |
per person |
| $200.00 |
10+ persons same organisation |
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Special discounts are available for University of Queensland Alumni members, school teachers and students.
Please note: No refunds given for cancellations received within 7 days of a scheduled course.
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STAFF
UQL Pathways is directed by qualified librarians who are experienced
Internet trainers. A team of forty specialist subject librarians within
the University provides support for UQL Pathways.
CONTACT
For further information concerning UQL Pathways, please contact:
Ms Deb Turnbull
UQL Pathways Co-ordinator
UQL Pathways
The University of Queensland Library
The University of Queensland
Brisbane QLD 4072
Telephone: (07) 336 56344
Facsimile: (07) 336 57930
Email: uqlpathways@library.uq.edu.au
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