Announcement of Registration for Introduction to Searching

[Danna Bell-Russel <dbell@LOC.GOV>]

Good morning,

This announcement is being sent to a number of lists. Apologies for any
duplicate postings.


Registration is open for Introduction to Searching American Memory, a
FREE online workshop sponsored by the Library of Congress.  The workshop
will be held from October 20 through November 10, 1999 at the Learning
Page website at <http://learning.loc.gov/learn/>.  The workshop is
accessible at your convenience through your Internet connection and
World Wide Web browser either at home or at school.

Through the workshop you will discover the contents of the American
Memory digitized historical collections <http://memory.loc.gov> while
learning ways to find primary source materials to enhance your classroom
instruction.  You will learn how to choose effective search terms and
streamline searches.  This course is appropriate for educators who would
like an introduction to searching the American Memory collections.
Interactive activities will help you become familiar with searching
techniques.  Online discussions with other teachers and media
specialists provide an opportunity to exchange ideas for using this site
with students and talk with Library of Congress staff.

What previous workshop participants have said about their experience:

"It was a great way to introduce your site and help us to learn how to
use it. I can't imagine teaching American history without it now!  I
especially love the old photographs and the connections that I found
with my own state to be personally and professionally stimulating.
Thanks for the opportunity!"

"The discussions were great and I downloaded them for future reference –
what a group!"

"All this knowledge for free…WOW!"

"I enjoyed the discussion postings almost as much as the actual data."

"Thanks to all of you for the many new thoughts buzzing around in my
head. I must have printed every lesson and discussion to have references
for the future."

If you are interested in this course, you will need e-mail and Web
access for at least 6 hours a week from October 20 to November 10.  All
instruction will be online at the Library of Congress Learning Page
World Wide Web site at <http://learning.loc.gov/learn/>.  You can
register for this free course by completing the on-line registration
form at <memory.loc.gov/ammem/ndlpedu/webwork/form.htl>.  The course is
open to the first twenty-five participants who register.  For more
information, contact Kate Silc at ksil@loc.gov

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