Super Searcher

Super Searcher/Searching the Web

Tuesday, June 21st, 2005 at Laguardia Community College

9 A.M. - 1 P.M. (Coffee & Registration begins at 8:30 A.M.)

This hands-on course focuses on the advanced search features of web search engines and the cutting edge of searching. Participants will use various search engines, compare the features and utility of each and develop search strategies that will increase the precision and scope of their searching. The students will have discussions, exercises and view short presentations as a part of the class. The class includes: discussions of web search engines, indexes and hybrids of the two, commercialism and how it influences searching, finding current events information with search engines, specialized databases for special needs and topics suggested by the participants.

At the end of the class participants will be able to:

• perform searches using the advanced features of various Internet
  search engines to quickly idenify useful web sites and information
  resources;
• communicate the differences between the various search engines and
  justify the choice of search engine for a given information need;
  evaluate web search sites;
• demonstrate familarity with web resources covered in the course

Instructor
Denise O'Shea is the Technology Programs Coordinator for the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Middle Atlantic Region located at the New York Academy of Medicine. Within our region, she provides consultation for network members on technology issues, including Internet connectivity, website development and security.

Approved for 4 MLA CE credits

Location:
LaGuardia Community College, CUNY
Library
31-10 Thomson Avenue
Long Island City, NY 11101

Directions and map:
<< http://www.lagcc.cuny.edu/admission/visit_laguardia.aspx >>
Enter the library from Thompson Ave through main entrance of E Building, bear left and follow the hallway to the atrium; the library entrance is in the atrium.
LaGuardia Commuter Corporation garage is located 3-4 blocks from the college at 3111 Thompson Ave; flat fee $9.00

Registration Deadline: June 15, 2005

Fee: $45.00 MLA Members, $55.00 Non-members

Please make check payable to NY/NJ Chapter of MLA and mail to:

Rita Neri
St. Francis Hospital
Medical Library
100 Port Washington Blvd.
Roslyn, NY 11576

Telephone: 516-562-6673
Fax: 516-562-6695

Questions? Please contact :

Tanya Shkolnikov
Daniel Carroll Payson Medical Library
North Shore University Hospital
300 Community Drive
Manhasset, NY 11030

Telephone: 516-562-4080 (after 1 pm)
Email: tshkolni@nshs.edu