Lancaster University

• Mandatory: Information Security
• NEW: Data Protection and Freedom on Information – Drop-In Sessions
• NEW: Information Security Practical Advice
• Green IT: Video Conferencing
• Using Audio Visual Equipment in Lecture Theatres
• Introduction to Endnote

Mandatory: Information Security

This session has been redesigned to include both Information Security and Data Protection and Freedom of Information. Looking at the kinds of information we hold at the University and why we need to keep that information secure. We will focus on the processes for keeping data safe and what to do if security is contravened. This session is based on the Information and Security Policy and Processes.

At the end of the session you will have an understanding of:

• why we need to keep information secure
• the current legislation governing the secure handling of information
• the different types of information at Lancaster University
• the correct procedures to help keep information secure
• how to deal with a suspect breach

The Compliance Team offer regular Drop-In Advice Sessions on Data Protection and Freedom of Information. Further details below.

Date: Tuesday 12 March, 9:15am – 12.30pm, Training Suite 2, C Floor – Library
Repeated: Monday 25 March, 2pm – 5.15pm, Training Suite 1, C Floor – Library
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NEW: Drop-In Sessions – Data Protection and Freedom of Information

Data Protection and Freedom of Information has been merged into the Information Security.

Do you have any questions about Data Protection or Information issues affecting your department? Please drop-in to speak to a member of the Compliance Team for expert and personalised advice. No booking necessary.

All sessions take place in C29, University House.

Date: Tuesday 12 March, 3pm – 4pm
Date: Tuesday 26 March, 2pm – 3pm

NEW: Information Security Practical Advice

An overview of encryption and removing sensitive information (redaction). This is general advice, your department may have additional guidelines.

• Encrypting Documents: Office 2007, Office 2010, PDFs
• Encrypting Media: Pen sticks and External Drives
• Removing Sensitive Information from Office Documents and PDFs

Consists of a demonstration and practice time. It is recommended that you have attended the Information Security Training prior to this session.

Date: Tuesday 26 March, 2.00pm – 3.30pm, Training Room 1, C Floor, Library
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Green IT: Video Conferencing

This training session covers the benefits of video conferencing, where video conference equipment is available on campus and shows how to book, organise and run video conferences.

• Portable Video Conferencing units are suitable for interviews, seminars, meetings or remote teaching. The equipment is mounted on a trolley and can be used in any room with sufficient power and network sockets.
• Room Based Video Conferencing systems are also available on campus and offer extra features such as dual cameras.

Video Conferencing facilities provided by ISS are available across campus. There is no charge for the use of the equipment by a member of staff.

Running again in the Summer term

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Using Audio Visual Equipment in Lecture Theatres

Learn how to use the audio visual equipment available in lecture theatres.

During the course we will visit the AV equipment in a lecture theatre and see the theory put into practice; look at AMX control panels – controlling video inputs and outputs; explore interactive screen usage – annotations, mark ups and drawing; provide advice on microphone control and how to connect external devices.

Date: Wednesday 6 March, 2.30pm – 3.30pm, Bowland North, Elizabeth Livingston Lecture Theatre
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Introduction to Endnote - reference manager and writing solutions

Learn how to use EndNote software to manage easily and quickly the citations and references in written work.

Knowledge of the referencing process and familiarity with electronic journal services or journal article databases ( eg Web of Science, Ebsco databases, Pubmed, JSTOR etc) is useful.

Topics covered include:

• Creating a personal “library” of bibliographic information obtained directly from on-line searches and databases
• Linking to MS Word to insert citations using the format and style required for any publication
• Using EndNote as a research database
• Using EndNote Web

For more information contact Lorna (l.pimperton (at) lancaster.ac.uk) in the Library.

Running again in the Summer term

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Last updated: 27.02.13