Managing Music Collections — Information for organizers

The course is offered as two options:

Organized by IAML(UK & Irl) in conjunction with a host library

IAML(UK & Irl) will be responsible for:

• the provision of qualified and experienced trainers (host library specialist staff are welcome to participate if wished)
• all course materials, including overhead transparencies, PowerPoint programme, handouts and enquiry session quizzes, feedback sheets, delegates' lists, registration information and badges, course certificates
• catering arrangements (normally lunch + 3 coffee / tea breaks)
• the production and mailing of course brochure
• delegate bookings
• financial management (Note: IAML(UK & Irl) reserves the right to cancel a course if insufficient bookings are received, in which event no liability can be accepted)

In exchange for a negotiated number of free delegate places, the host library provides:

• free training room, and equipment
• photocopying of handouts (fair copies provided)
• local contact before and on the day (liaison / local information / input to catering arrangements / help with registration etc)

Organized by library authority or other agency in house

The library authority will be responsible for:

• training room and equipment
• catering arrangements (normally lunch + 3 coffee / tea breaks)
• production and circulation of course information
• nomination of delegates (restricted to own staff or to include neighbouring authorities as desired).
• delegate registration and badges, delegate lists, feedback sheets
• local contact before and on the day (liaison / local information etc)

For a negotiated fee (see below), IAML(UK & Irl) provides:

• qualified and experienced trainers (host library specialist staff are welcome to participate if wished)
• all course materials, including overhead transparencies, PowerPoint programme, handouts and enquiry session quizzes, feedback sheets

Essential requirements:

• Training room with a minimum of 18 PCs, all with internet access
• Data projector & screen linked to live internet access
• Overhead projector — as back-up in case live sites fail
• Technical support available on call

Desirable requirements:

• Powerpoint