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(Please excuse cross-posting) *Simmons GSLIS Continuing Education* *Practical Knowledge Management* April 1 - 30, 2010 (asynchronous online) $250 (Simmons GSLIS Alumni price $200) PDPs: 15 The workshop will cover the most widely accepted approaches, methods and tools for designing, implementing and sustaining a knowledge management function in a library or organization. The course will cover the following key topics: Introduction to KM, appropriate situations for KM-when to employ it, building knowledge assets, capturing expertise, sources of expertise, creating a model, implementation techniques and tools, creating strategies for success, establishing ongoing metrics to monitor value to the organization. Additionally, the course will cover social tools for knowledge sharing and informal learning, and the strategic and effective uses of web 2.0 tools and applications is increasingly valuable role for information professionals. The course materials, case studies and resource materials will be applicable to most private, public sectors or academic environments. Instructor: Paula Cohen has extensive experience designing, marketing and implementing information and knowledge services to numerous companies and organizations in a wide range of industries and sectors; [log in to unmask] For more information about online workshops see http://www.simmons.edu/gslis/careers/continuing-education/faq.php#faq1432 *************************************** For additional information or to register see http://www.simmons.edu/gslis/careers/continuing-education/register.php or contact [log in to unmask] -- Kris Liberman '87LS Program Manager Simmons GSLIS CE T - 617-521-2803 F - 617-521-3192 [log in to unmask] http://www.simmons.edu/gslis/careers/continuing-education/index.php