The EIN public website is a public service website (accessible to all), which contains the sections outlined below. The main part of the page carries latest 'key' resources (items EIN have uploaded that we have designated as particularly important).

The following can be accessed from the home page using the site 'menu' that appears on the left of the screen (& runs through every page on the public site) or via the key resource headings (which are themselves links). The highlighted resources themselves act as links directly to those items (subject to password authentication). The left-hand menu will also show you which section of the site you are in (as the relevant section button will become orange and display the EIN symbol).

TIP: As a member you can go directly to sections of the member's site not listed in the menu (e.g. Case Law or Country databases) by clicking on the relevant link acting as a heading for latest news.

The public website sections include:-

· about ein - This is general information about EIN and its work - including latest information on rates and current back issues of EIN quarterly newsletters. As a member you should be sent EIN News, providing we have a valid email address for you. This area will also include the links to download further information packs.

· resources - The public site set of Internet links, arranged by specific categories, and also alphabetically and according to countries. The links themselves and the categories are aimed primarily at interested members of the public, rather than EIN members. There is a members resources area in the members site with more specific resources. However there will be links of interest (not least a planned area of the site with foreign language resources). There is a specific public site resources search engine - which can be accessed via the link in the top right of the screen.

· events - An events calendar, with details of events such as seminars, conferences, lectures and training that will be of interests to members, including the EIN training on how to use the site. The calendar will open on the current month, and you can switch months or years using the 'drop down' menu. You can also switch from the default weekly calendar view to a monthly listing. There is also a specific events search engine - which can be accessed via the link in the top right of the screen (so that you can search for certain types of events, by organisation or location). Finally it is possible to add events to the site using the on-line submission form - EIN advertised all member's events for free.

· jobs - A database of job opportunities covering the immigration and asylum sector, with a focus on UK jobs. The jobs are initially arranged by specific categories, but can also be viewed alphabetically or by location. There is also a specific events search engine - which can be accessed via the link in the top right of the screen (so that you can search for certain types of jobs, by organisation or specific location). All EIN members can currently advertise jobs for free on this site, while others will be charged £50 (plus VAT) per vacancy. Finally it is possible to add jobs to the site using the on-line submission form.

· search - There is a general search for the whole of the public site. You can access it either by placing text in the box on the menu & pressing 'Go', or by clicking on the 'search' link. The former will search all of the similar data fields on the site (e.g. title, general text, organisation etc.). By clicking the search link & going to the search section you can narrow the search by entering data into any of these fields individually (e.g. general text only), or by un-ticking the boxes noting specific sections (e.g. by only leaving the events and resources ticked). Search results are listed by site sections. See General Searching Tips for more information on how to use site search engines.

· ein - the EIN logo will appear at the top of the menu when you are not in the home page - clicking on it will return you to the EIN home page.

Also all the way through the site there is a list of small navigation bars at the bottom. They provide the following details:-

· Contact EIN - Full address details for EIN, with an email link to contact the office

· Join / Renew EIN - In the public site there is a link to an automatic form to sign up for EIN membership via a secure web page (i.e. one that will encrypt all personal data, including credit card details), and in the members site a secure web page to renew your membership. They have their own help menus linked in the top right hand of the web page.

· Site information & copyright information - Basic information about the site, including site and copyright disclaimers, credits and members' terms and conditions.