The Foundation arranges visits for its trainees with colleagues in the Boston metropolitan area, one of the world's great centers both for traditional scholarship and new information technologies. In addition to receiving high quality "hands-on" instruction, trainees have opportunities to see the application of technology in a democratic and market-based society through site visits. Briefings on issues of special interest to NGOs are included upon request. Basic to advanced level topics are all within Sabre's capabilities. Particular attention is given to the hand-out materials and the technological level of the participant's home country and organization. Training programs are customized to the level, interests, and needs of each trainee. Trainees often come to Sabre on their own or as part of a larger U.S.-based training program. have found it useful to include a Boston stop to hone their IT skills. Regardless of their field, exchange visitors to the U.S. Sabre helps individuals build and apply their IT skills. It caters to the needs of scholars, librarians, teachers, trainers, government officials, and personnel of non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Sabre has conducted both group and individual programs, ranging from half a day to three weeks in duration. Participants at different levels of technical experience, from countries as geographically diverse as Kenya, Mongolia and Ukraine have benefited from Sabre's customized training programs. Sabre's IT Workshops assist participants from these countries to take advantage of electronic communication and information tools. The Information Technology Workshops contribute to the Foundation's mission to increase an individual's access to information resources.Īs a result of its work in Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, Africa and Asia, Sabre is aware of the unique challenges facing countries in transition. LIBRARY and INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES