Ian Clark explores how MOOCs could transform higher education and how the role of librarians might change.
Posted 10 May 2013
Caroline Fielding, a school librarian, reviews National Geographic Virtual Library - "a really user friendly resource".
Posted 7 May 2013
A recent research project examines PDA in Swedish academic libraries, with the aim of creating a knowledge base that can be used by other libraries.
Posted 3 May 2013
The Australian Library and Information Association has begun a 'conversation' about the future role of libraries in 2025.
Posted 3 May 2013
Sometimes Google's 'good enough' search results are simply not good enough.
Posted 1 May 2013
Andy Tattersall has championed Mendeley since 2009. He responds to the buy-out news and speaks directly to co-founder Victor Henning.
Posted 17 April 2013
Olivia Greenstreet reports from the annual conference of CILIP's Multimedia Information and Technology Group.
Posted 12 April 2013
Linden Harris of Cengage Learning shares his thoughts on how information providers are working with universities to prepare students for the working world.
Posted 8 April 2013
Nicole Engard reminds us that libraries are already experts in pulling together data from different sources.
Posted 8 April 2013
Ian Clark shares lessons learned at three UK universities on gathering and using student feedback.
Posted 5 April 2013
How much can you learn from attending a conference that has nothing to do with your core business? The answer is - a lot!
Posted 2 April 2013
74% of smartphone owners have interacted with brands through 'out of home advertising'.
Posted 29 March 2013
By revisiting past events organised by the networking group NetIKX, it is possible to map the development of KM thinking.
Posted 22 March 2013
Phil Bradley encourages us to try new ways of presenting, sharing and creating information.
Posted 20 March 2013
Karen Blakeman on what can go wrong when you use Google for serious research - and how to avoid the pitfalls.
Posted 18 March 2013
OCLC's WorldShare Management Services recognise that 'Europe is different'.
Posted 8 March 2013
The Bavarian State Library has developed groundbreaking - and 'bestselling' - apps and augmented reality tools.
Posted 8 March 2013
A new approach to authorship is required to reflect the increasingly complex nature of research.
Posted 28 February 2013
Access to fast, reliable web services can have a positive impact on society and the economy. But the digital divide still exists says Ian Clark.
Posted 20 February 2013
At a university library in Sweden a project to market the library and its digital materials also helped develop the competencies of the library staff.
Posted 19 February 2013
The advantages of etextbooks seem obvious, yet student acceptance is still low. Marydee Ojala explores the latest etextbook trends and initiatives.
Posted 18 February 2013
Five European companies appear in the top 10 best intranets of the year. The average size of intranet teams is increasing, and 70% of this year's winning intranets use Microsoft SharePoint - but with customisation.
Posted 8 February 2013
Can you communicate important messages with clarity and grace - and in 60 seconds or less?! Suzanne Wheatley explores the art of elevator pitching.
Posted 8 February 2013
The MmIT National conference is just around the corner. Olivia Greenstreet introduces this year's key theme.
Posted 5 February 2013
Publishers and public libraries collaborated on six projects to develop new social media channels for readers.
Posted 24 January 2013
If the profession fails to communicate its value, then the march of 'amateurisation' will continue, argues Ian Clark.
Posted 23 January 2013
Phil Bradley recommends we try some new tools - or revisit ones we may previously have rejected.
Posted 18 January 2013
Liz McGettigan is proud of Edinburgh's award winning library and information services.
Posted 16 January 2013
The Association of Research Libraries has published the latest report in its Transforming Research Libraries series.
Posted 9 January 2013
Latest research reveals why, and how frequently, the US public uses public library websites.
Posted 8 January 2013
Gary Green describes how a free web service can help you connect social media and other channels to save time and maximise impact.
Posted 21 December 2012
Did you set yourself objectives for 2012? It's time to audit your skills and achievements.
Posted 14 December 2012
As social media organisations reveal top searches and trends for 2012, we share some of the most read and commented stories published by Information Today Europe.
Posted 13 December 2012
Jane Greenstein explores opportunities available for information professionals in the interactive multimedia industry.
Posted 6 December 2012
A British Red Cross project to roll out new information practices overcame barriers to change.
Posted 30 November 2012
Knowledge Management initiatives are helping drive innovation and growth in a membership organisation.
Posted 30 November 2012
Kate Arnold is the first non-North American President Elect of SLA. Here she discusses why the information profession needs to 'reframe' itself.
Posted 29 November 2012
Phil Bradley picks some of his favourite new web tools.
Posted 29 November 2012
Collaboration between publishers and libraries demonstrates a shared commitment to preserving digital assets while supporting OA.
Posted 15 November 2012
A new report seeks to understand how the ways in which journal readers find content are changing.
Posted 12 November 2012
A.T. Kearney's fortnightly podcasts broadcast internal knowledge and expertise to a growing audience inside - and outside of - the organisation.
Posted 8 November 2012
The role of new technologies in libraries was explored in a session at Internet Librarian International.
Posted 2 November 2012
David Lankes believes librarians should ask fundamental questions about the key purpose of libraries and their role in communities.
Posted 2 November 2012
Digitisation breathes new life into collections, making them accessible beyond their physical location. Four real world examples highlight how digitisation opens up collections.
Posted 2 November 2012
A group of academics and funders gathered at 'Opening Research and Data' to celebrate Open Access Week.
Posted 1 November 2012
We've been talking to speakers at ILI about the challenges and opportunities facing library and information professionals. Several key themes emerged.
Posted 19 October 2012
Dan Scott, the founder of the gold open access website Social Sciences Directory, wants to provide an alternative to traditional scholarly publishing.
Posted 16 October 2012
In order to demonstrate value librarians must be willing to employ ROI methodologies and back up their claims with data says Marydee Ojala.
Posted 11 October 2012
Research from the US shows how the growth in mobile device ownership is changing the way people access news.
Posted 5 October 2012
Needing to make drastic savings, the Lewisham Library & Information Service in London developed new volunteer-led community library services.
Posted 3 October 2012