I am not sure this will show up right on the list, but here is the upcoming events in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
John Gervais
 
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Upcoming Events in Ottawa

Making  <http://www.imalmanac.ca/default.aspx?tabid=54&ctl=Details&Mid=402&ItemID=274> Information Architecture Real, Part II (Upcoming SLA Ottawa Events) 
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
LISTING SPONSORED BY XIST INC. (xist.com), INFO ARCHITECT EXPERTS: Learn how to build web sites meeting your audience and your organizational needs.

Making  <http://www.imalmanac.ca/default.aspx?tabid=54&ctl=Details&Mid=402&ItemID=269> the Business Case (Upcoming CASLIS Ottawa Events) 
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Maggie Weaver will take us through the research necessary to construct a business case, including cost benefits and finding local champions for the cause; suggestions for structuring an effective request for funding, either in writing or orally; and tips 

PLC  <http://www.imalmanac.ca/default.aspx?tabid=54&ctl=Details&Mid=402&ItemID=194> Ottawa Course - Information Audit & Mapping: From Idea to Action (Upcoming PLC Ottawa Events) 
Thursday, February 22, 2007 - Friday, February 23, 2007
This listing is sponsored by XIST Inc. ( http://xist.com ), Ottawa's foremost info audit consultants. The course is for those in information intensive functions who want to ensure their services and plans are aligned with their organization’s and/or stak

PLC  <http://www.imalmanac.ca/default.aspx?tabid=54&ctl=Details&Mid=402&ItemID=252> Ottawa Course - Copyright in Images (Upcoming PLC Ottawa Events) 
Friday, February 23, 2007
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Through lecture, examples, discussion, handouts and case studies, this one-day course will present the copyright rules that apply specifically to all types of 'artistic works' and the application of the rules within the overall context of the Canadian Cop

PLC  <http://www.imalmanac.ca/default.aspx?tabid=54&ctl=Details&Mid=402&ItemID=287> Online Course - Legal Research on the Web (Upcoming PLC Ottawa Events) 
Monday, March 05, 2007 - Monday, April 23, 2007
This is an in-depth instructor-led web course focusing on legal research skills using Internet resources. 

PLC  <http://www.imalmanac.ca/default.aspx?tabid=54&ctl=Details&Mid=402&ItemID=288> Ottawa Course - Certificate in RM Practice (Upcoming PLC Ottawa Events) 
Monday, March 05, 2007 - Friday, March 09, 2007
Five one-day certificate courses: Law for RM, Intro to Managing Electronic Records, RM Software, Document Management/Imaging Systems, RM in a Changing Env.

RSS  <http://www.imalmanac.ca/default.aspx?tabid=54&ctl=Details&Mid=402&ItemID=275> Feeds: The Future of Information Delivery, Part 1 (Upcoming SLA Ottawa Events) 
Wednesday, March 07, 2007
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Listing sponsored by XIST Inc. ( http://xist.com ), info audit consultants. Part 1: We identify problems with current information delivery mechanisms & contrast them with RSS. Next, we highlight various sources of RSS content...

Perspectives  <http://www.imalmanac.ca/default.aspx?tabid=54&ctl=Details&Mid=402&ItemID=254> on Privacy: Libraries and Privacy in the 21st Century (Upcoming LANCR/ABRCN Events) 
Wednesday, March 07, 2007
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
A panel discussion on privacy and libraries.

RSS  <http://www.imalmanac.ca/default.aspx?tabid=54&ctl=Details&Mid=402&ItemID=276> Feeds: The Future of Information Delivery, Part 2 (Upcoming SLA Ottawa Events) 
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
LISTING SPONSORED BY XIST Inc. ( http://xist.com ), OTTAWA'S IM EXPERTS: This Click U Live! seminar is designed for librarians and information professionals who are interested in learning ways to improve the way information is retrieved, shared, and diss

PLC  <http://www.imalmanac.ca/default.aspx?tabid=54&ctl=Details&Mid=402&ItemID=294> Online Course - Introduction to RIM (Upcoming PLC Ottawa Events) 
Monday, March 26, 2007 - Monday, May 14, 2007
A basic introduction to the field of records management. It will appeal to individuals just setting out in RM as well as those looking for a refresher course. 

PLC  <http://www.imalmanac.ca/default.aspx?tabid=54&ctl=Details&Mid=402&ItemID=251> Online Course - Information Professional as Educator (Upcoming PLC Ottawa Events) 
Monday, March 26, 2007 - Monday, May 07, 2007
This 7-week course will assist you in assessing the learning needs of your organization and show you how to design an effective training program, whether it be based on a delivery method that is face-to-face, e-learning, or blended learning.

PLC  <http://www.imalmanac.ca/default.aspx?tabid=54&ctl=Details&Mid=402&ItemID=239> Ottawa Course - Certificate in RM Fundamentals (Upcoming PLC Ottawa Events) 
Monday, March 26, 2007 - Friday, March 30, 2007
Five one-day certificate courses. Include: Intro to RM, Records Inventory, Records Classification, Records Retention Scheduling, Storing and Protecting Records 

PLC  <http://www.imalmanac.ca/default.aspx?tabid=54&ctl=Details&Mid=402&ItemID=289> Ottawa Course - Applied Strategic and Business Planning (Upcoming PLC Ottawa Events) 
Monday, April 02, 2007 - Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Listing is sponsored by XIST Inc. ( http://xist.com ), Ottawa's strategic business planning consultants: Designed to lead participants through both the business and strategic planning processes. Practical and hands-on.

Building  <http://www.imalmanac.ca/default.aspx?tabid=54&ctl=Details&Mid=402&ItemID=277> a Content Management Strategy: Part 1, The Business Side of the Equation (Upcoming SLA Ottawa Events) 
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
This session will discuss the upfront analysis that needs to take place when organizations develop a CM strategy. 

PLC  <http://www.imalmanac.ca/default.aspx?tabid=54&ctl=Details&Mid=402&ItemID=291> Online Course - Mastering Web Searching (Upcoming PLC Ottawa Events) 
Monday, April 23, 2007 - Monday, June 04, 2007
Which search engines are the best? What tool should be used for what purpose? How are they best used? How can I find answers to my questions more quickly? This in-depth course will help build skills in using the tools and most effective strategies.

PLC  <http://www.imalmanac.ca/default.aspx?tabid=54&ctl=Details&Mid=402&ItemID=290> Ottawa Course - Project Management for Info Managers (Upcoming PLC Ottawa Events) 
Thursday, April 26, 2007 - Friday, May 04, 2007
In this 3-day workshop, team leaders and managers apply proven PM techniques to an actual project. You leave the workshop at the end of Day 2 with a project plan and pragmatic information that will be immediately, readily and easily applicable to your job

Building  <http://www.imalmanac.ca/default.aspx?tabid=54&ctl=Details&Mid=402&ItemID=278> a Content Management Strategy: Part 2, Tools and Specifications (Upcoming SLA Ottawa Events) 
Thursday, April 26, 2007
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
In part 2, we will look at building out functional requirements that are aligned with business drivers and how to use those requirements to develop functional and technical specifications for your project

PLC  <http://www.imalmanac.ca/default.aspx?tabid=54&ctl=Details&Mid=402&ItemID=292> Ottawa Course - Influencing Decision Making (Upcoming PLC Ottawa Events) 
Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - Wednesday, May 02, 2007
This course will introduce you to a framework for planning, creating and delivering your message when you are attempting to influence others around a management goal -- be they bosses, colleagues, staff, or other stakeholders. 

Librarian  <http://www.imalmanac.ca/default.aspx?tabid=54&ctl=Details&Mid=402&ItemID=264> film night and CASLIS AGM (Upcoming CASLIS Ottawa Events) 
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
5:30 PM - 11:00 PM
The plan so far is to book a movie theatre, get the business done, then have a double bill featuring librarians. Popcorn optional but available!

PLC  <http://www.imalmanac.ca/default.aspx?tabid=54&ctl=Details&Mid=402&ItemID=293> Ottawa Course - Copyright in A-V: Sound Recordings and Moving Images (Upcoming PLC Ottawa Events) 
Thursday, May 10, 2007
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
The application of copyright law to audio-visual materials is particularly challenging. The Copyright Act puts sound recordings and moving image materials into two different categories that are subject to very different rules. 

Professional  <http://www.imalmanac.ca/default.aspx?tabid=54&ctl=Details&Mid=402&ItemID=263> Development Week 2007 (PDW 2007) (Upcoming CIPS Ottawa Events) 
Wednesday, May 23, 2007 - Friday, May 25, 2007
This year's theme is Charting New Frontiers. This theme invokes visuals & thoughts of defining a new course forward, navigation, and exploration (both in a scientific, agricultural, environmental and technology sense).

What’s  <http://www.imalmanac.ca/default.aspx?tabid=54&ctl=Details&Mid=402&ItemID=280> on the Horizon: A Look at Where Our Profession Is Heading (Upcoming SLA Ottawa Events) 
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
For those of you who couldn’t attend Mary Ellen’s presentation at the 2006 SLA conference—or for those who saw her presentation and want an update—here is another opportunity to hear her thoughts and ask your questions about trends in our profession.

CLA  <http://www.imalmanac.ca/default.aspx?tabid=54&ctl=Details&Mid=402&ItemID=216> 2007 Conference (Upcoming CLA Events) 
Wednesday, May 23, 2007 - Saturday, May 26, 2007
This listing sponsored by XIST Inc. ( http://xist.com ), Ottawa's foremost Libary & Info Sci consultancy: The Canadian Library Association's 62nd Annual Conference & Trade Show. Check out the call for proposals.

CHLA  <http://www.imalmanac.ca/default.aspx?tabid=54&ctl=Details&Mid=402&ItemID=246> Conference: Capitalizing on Health Partnerships (Upcoming OVHLA Events) 
Monday, May 28, 2007 - Friday, June 01, 2007
We are very pleased to extend an invitation to attend the next Canadian Health Library Association conference to learn more about Health Libraries and on making partnerships work.

CIPS  <http://www.imalmanac.ca/default.aspx?tabid=54&ctl=Details&Mid=402&ItemID=262> Ottawa Annual General Meeting and Social (Upcoming CIPS Ottawa Events) 
Thursday, June 21, 2007
5:30 PM - 11:00 PM
AGM and networking social is open to all CIPS members.


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