Internet Training Sessions and On-line Demonstrations

In addition, six on-line Internet demonstrations will be offered. These are also free of charge, and reservations are not required.

This session is designed for those who are just entering the world of electronic networking. We will begin with a general discussion of the Internet and its major applications for Latin American studies scholars. The session will then cover in greater detail the basic tools necessary to tap into these resources:

• e-mail
• electronic mailing lists
• the World Wide Web

1. Identify the specific advantages of using the Internet for Latin American studies.
2. Use a Windows-based E-mail program such as Eudora to send and receive messages and files over the Internet.
3. Participate in electronic forums, including Lists and Newsgroups.
4. Browse the World Wide Web with Netscape.

Instructor: David Sangurima (LASPAU)

Register Now

This session will provide a general overview of Latin American resources available on the Internet and the software tools for Desktop PCs used to reach those resources. Demonstrations will focus on resources available through the World Wide Web using the Netscape browser, and will include an explanation of how to efficiently use subject catalogues and search engines, as well as several key data bases.

After completing this session you should be able to:

1. Browse the WWW with Netscape.
2. Search the WWW for information relevant to your area(s) of specialization.
3. Identify the different types of resources available on the Internet.
4. Connect to remote sites through Telnet.

Instructors:
Molly Molloy (New Mexico State University) English & Spanish
Geneve Gil (LANIC) Portuguese

Register Now

Prerequisite: Experience with a WWW Browser, such as Netscape or Microsoft Explorer

This session is designed as an introduction and overview to HTML (HyperText Mark-Up Language) and Web page authoring. The focus will be on basic HTML commands and features, as well as some of the style conventions employed at the page and site level. We will also discuss some of the software options for HTML editors and converters in the Windows environment.

Topics to be covered include:

• HTML Basics
• HTML Advanced (tables, colors, backgrounds)
• Editors/Converters (how to download, install and configure for Windows)
• Style Guides

Instructor: Grete Pasch (LANIC)

Register Now

Prerequisite: Experience with a WWW Browser

This session will focus on the actual mechanics of putting together Web pages. Using a Windows-based HTML Editor, participants in this session will create their own Web page. Participants should bring a floppy disk with files to be converted (i.e. for a "personal" page, bring your Curriculum Vitae, list of publications, research interests, and syllabi).

Instructor: Jaime Morfin (LANIC)

Register Now

Demonstrations of Electronic Resources for Latin American Studies

Spanish/English: April 17-19

Eight demonstration sessions will be held as part of the regular Congress Program. During each two-hour session, Internet and CD-ROM-based content providers from the Latin American studies field will provide an overview of their resources. Admission to the demonstration sessions is free and on a first-come, first-served basis - Reservations are not required. Demonstration sessions will include: the Social Sciences; Government; Bibliographic Resources; Mexico; and Classroom Resources.

Moderator: Ana Maria Talavera
Language: Spanish/English

Moderator: Kent Norsworthy
Language: English

Friday, April 18

Moderator: Jaime Morfin
Language: Spanish

Language: English

Saturday, April 19

Scott VanJacob, CRL/LAMP Project
Grete Pasch, Latin Americanist Research Resources Project, ARL
Sue Mundell, Handbook of Latin American Studies, HLAS

Moderator: David Block
Language: English

Teresa Lara-Meloy, Political Database of the Americas
David Block, Latin American Government Documents Project
Paulo de Miranda, UPD-OAS

Moderator: David Workman
Language: English