SLA WCC presents:

Making Sense of Census 2006

Ever got lost in demos? Come learn from a
Stats Can expert how to make the most out of
the 2006 Census, while you mingle with your
SLA WCC colleagues.

Thursday, March 1, 2007
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Alma van Dusen Room (Lower Level)
Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch
350 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, BC

Your ticket includes hot and cold beverages and appetizers.

PROGRAM DETAILS

5:00 pm: Registration & refreshments
5:30 pm: Presentation begins
6:30 pm: Mingling and more eating
7:00 pm: Wrap-up

PRESENTATION: Making Sense of Census 2006

A snappy introduction to the 2006 Census, including:

The questions never asked before!
When to expect new releases
What to do with all that data
Where to find those handy Reference and Geography products
How to navigate the website like a pro

SPEAKER: Marion Smith

Marion Smith is the Education Consultant for Statistics Canada in BC and the Yukon, providing support to educators and education librarians who need Statistics Canada information. Statistics Canada's learning resources are almost entirely web-based including publications, teachers' kits, lesson plans and the online Census at School program.

REGISTRATION:

To pay by cheque, complete the online registration form <http://www.sla.org/chapter/cwcn/programs/regform2004.htm> and mail it (as soon as you can!), with your payment (cheque made out to SLA WCC), to:

Lesley Perkins Vancouver Director
Canada Border Services Agency, Pacific Region Enforcement Centre
700 - 300 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, BC
V6B 6C8

Fees: Paypal Payments to be taken shortly

$8 for SLA members, students, and those between jobs
$16 for non-members

VENUE

The Alma van Dusen Room is located on the Lower level of the Vancouver Public Library Central Branch at 350 West Georgia Street.

Thank you to Vancouver Public Library for supporting this event.