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Automated Information BY MICHELLE MEILLEUR The implementation of the Information Management System for Ontario Literacy and Basic Skills agencies is in process. At least one person from every agency has been trained, the software is installed and data is currently being entered in preparation for data transfer to the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU). This database provides an efficient way of completing and submitting reports to MTCU. Once data entry is completed in the program, greater efficiency is achieved and less time is required for inputting monthly data, learner information, workshops, and services. The database is equipped with mechanisms for data transfer over the Internet. All the Information Management System Administrator needs to do is choose a specific field of information and the software extracts the data. Then, with a click of the mouse, raw data is transmitted. |
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Library Catalogues Online The Centre for Literacy of Quebec recently announced that their library catalogue of almost 5000 books, documents, serials, software and audio-visual materials is now online. You can search their catalogue at www.nald.ca/province/que/litcent/catalogue. The resources found here can be borrowed from anywhere in Canada provided the borrower pays the costs of mailing. Requests can be made by email (literacycntr@dawsoncollege.qc.ca), telephone (514- 931-8731 ext. 1415) or fax (514-931-5181). 
After checking out The Centre for Literacy's online catalogue, Ontario residents may also want to search the AlphaPlus Centre's online catalogue titled AlphaCat. It can be found at http://alphacat.alphaplus.ca/. AlphaPlus' extensive library collection includes approximately 35,000 periodicals, books, audiotapes, videotapes, and software. To borrow materials from AlphPlus you must have an AlphaCard. Applications can be found online at http://alphaplus.ca/cardappform.htm. |
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