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Monday, October 22, 2007

AAQs - X2

Two AAQs greeted me upon my return, and here they are...



AAQ 1 - EVENTS PLANNING AND NAICS

Hello and thank you for using the “Ask A Question” service.

You are inquiring about how many people spend money on events planning in Medicine Hat, Alberta, and what the NAICCS code for events planning?

Admittedly we are stumped by your first question. We are not sure what you mean by “events planning”. Are you referring to private, public, corporate, or governmental affairs? Are you referring to catering companies, concert promotion, etc.? To our knowledge, there is no statistical source that would tell how many people spend money on events planning in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada.

We will also assume that you are referring to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) when you are inquiring about an events planning code. Unfortunately we could not find a sufficiently generic term that would encompass “events planning”. For example, “Promoters of arts events, with facilities” has a code of 711311, “Promoters of sports events, with facilities” has a code of 711319, “Promoters, sports events, without facilities” has a code of
711329, “Catering for dining room and banquets” has a code of 72232, and “Wedding planning services” has a code of 81299. All of the aforementioned services technically fall under the broader heading of “events planning”. Perhaps you need to refine your terminology or focus on a specific planning service. To this end, we suggest that you discuss this matter with your instructor.

For more information on the NAICS, refer to the “North American Industry Classification System” book in the Vera Bracken Library’s reference collection – call number: HF 1041.5 N67 2007.

Thank you again for using the “Ask A Question” service. If you need more help, please use the service again or see the Information Desk in the Medicine Hat College Library (phone #: (403) 529-3867).

AAQ #: 37913



AAQ 2 - BOOK REVIEWS FOR THE BLACK DONNELLYS BY THOMAS P. KELLEY

Hello and thank you for using the “Ask A Question” service.

You are inquiring about how to locate books reviews for “The Black Donnellys” by Thomas P. Kelley.

The library has created a handout to assist you in this very matter. If you go to the Vera Bracken Library’s homepage (www.mhc.ab.ca/library), you will find a link that says “How to Guides & Handouts” – under the “Online Assistance” heading on the right-hand side of the page. Under the “Classroom Handouts” section of this page, you will find a link that says: History 231 – Canada, Origins to 1867. Review this document and follow some of the suggested tips and tricks. There are a number of books, online databases, and websites for you to review in this document. Consider consulting your instructor or a library Information Clerk for assistance.

Additionally, if you are not sure how to write a book review, read the “How to Write a Review” handout for some ideas. This handout is also located on the “How to Guides & Handouts” Web page – under the “Essay Writing Guides” heading.

Thank you again for using the “Ask A Question” service. If you need more help, please use the service again or see the Information Desk in the Medicine Hat College Library (phone #: (403) 529-3867).

AAQ #: 37920

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