The Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS), a
division of the American Library Association, is pleased to announce our
upcoming educational offerings.  ALCTS Education events provide excellent
learning opportunities as well as an opportunity to share information and
experiences with colleagues.  Please join us at any of the following
events.  Further details and registration information may be found at
<http://www.ala.org/alcts/events>www.ala.org/alcts/events.  Online
registration is now available!

Upcoming events include:
Rules and Tools for Cataloging Internet Resources
September 13 - 14, 2004 in Chicago, IL
November 2004 in Baltimore, MD

Effective Subject Cataloging Using LCSH
October 18 - 19, 2004 in Richmond, VA
November 2004 in Chicago, IL

Fundamentals of Acquisitions Web Course
A four-week Web-based course
September 13 - October 8, 2004
October 25 - November 19, 2004
Please forward to anyone who may benefit.

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Rules and Tools for Cataloging Internet Resources
September 13 - 14, 2004 in Chicago, IL
November in Baltimore, MD

Part of the "Cataloging for the 21st Century" series, this two-day
workshop is designed for practicing catalogers with a working knowledge
of MARC and AACR2 from all types of libraries.

It will provide instruction and exercises in various aspects of
MARC/AACR2 cataloging of electronic resources, including:

· Cataloging electronic monographs.
· Cataloging electronic serials.
· Multiple versions and aggregators.
· Cataloging electronic integrating resources (Web sites & databases).
· Updating integrating resource records for changes.
· Machine-assisted generation of cataloging.

The "Cataloging for the 21st Century" continuing education series offers
practicing catalogers instruction in bibliographic control practices
that will help them continue to play a significant role in shaping
library services in the emerging digital information environment.

Instructors:  Steve Shadle, Serials Cataloger, University of Washington
Libraries and Steven J. Miller, Head, Monographs Department, University
of Wisconsin--Milwaukee Libraries.

Registration fees start at $319 for ALCTS members, $159 for students.

Please go to <http://www.ala.org/alcts/events>www.ala.org/alcts/events
for more information or to register.  Online registration is now available!

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Effective Subject Cataloging Using LCSH
October 18 - 19, 2004 in Richmond, VA
November 2004 in Chicago, IL

This two-day workshop presents the full subject analysis training
program developed by the ALCTS Subject Analysis Committee subcommittees
and the PCC Standing Committee on Training. It is designed to benefit
catalogers at all levels and individuals involved in the education and
training of catalogers.

Sessions include:
· Basic subject analysis principles and tools and provide training in
the application of Library of Congress subject headings and subdivisions
· MARC coding and subject authorities
· SACO
· Overview analyzing select specialized subject areas and formats

Instructors:  Steven Arakawa, Yale University Libraries and John
Mitchell, Library of Congress.

Registration fees start at $319 for ALCTS members, $159 for students.

Please go to <http://www.ala.org/alcts/events>www.ala.org/alcts/events
for more information or to register.  Online registration is now available!

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Fundamentals of Acquisitions Web Course
A four-week Web-based course
September 13 - October 15, 2004
October 25 - November 30, 2004

The Fundamentals of Acquisitions focuses on what you need to know about
the basics of acquiring monographs and serials: goals and methods;
financial management of materials budgets; and relationships among
acquisitions librarians, library booksellers, subscription agents, and
publishers.

This course is tailored for librarians and paraprofessionals new to the
acquisitions field. It is a fundamentals course and thus, the topics are
introductory in nature. Class segments are geared to cover issues of
interest to staff in all types of libraries.  Participants will receive
a broad overview of the operations involved in acquiring materials after
the selection decision is made.

Basic Course Components:  Goals of Acquisitions Services; Methods and
Basic; Functions of Acquisitions; Ethics; and, Budget/Finance and Accounting.

Contact Hours: 8 hours

Registration fees are $99 for ALCTS members and $119 for non-members.

Please go to <http://www.ala.org/alcts/events>www.ala.org/alcts/events
for more information or to register.  Online registration is now available!