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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A series of workshops on using the Internet and World Wide Web are planned this fall by the library and information science faculty at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville.

Course topics, times and dates and costs are:

–“Web Basics,” instruction for navigating the World Wide Web with the Netscape browser, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 10, $60.

–“Introduction to HTML,” basic commands of the HyperText Markup Language, the essential tool for creating Web pages, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 16, $75.

–“Finding Information on the Web,” overview of the best Internet sites, strategies for finding Web resources, and demonstrations of search engines, 9 a.m.-noon, Oct. 17, $30.

–“Internet Opportunities and Challenges,” classroom or workplace use of the Internet, covering related issues involving censorship, “safe surfing,” privacy, and security, 1 p.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 17, $30.

–“Advanced HTML and Web Page Design,” creation of content-rich Web pages for effective instruction, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 17, $75.

Familiarity with Windows or Macintosh is required and most sessions include lab practice. Daylong sessions include a lunch break.

Registration information is available from George Hoemann, 423-974-5917, or e-mail (hoemann@utk.edu). Workshop locations will be provided after registration.