DREaM, the UK-wide network of library and information science (LIS) researchers, to host conference in London.
Posted 01 June 2011
Frustrated by the lack of opportunities in public libraries, Caroline Fielding became a school librarian. Here she explains why it was the best decision she could have made.
Posted 27 May 2011
At the the debut of a new information community conference in Berlin the conversations covered linked data, social media and research in corporate environments.
Posted 27 May 2011
The Perfect Information Conference 2011 themes of Change, Adapt, Capitalise generated debate and reflection. Emma King reports.
Posted 23 May 2011
The European Services Directive aims to enable cross-border trade in services. And information professionals can help, says Sue Brown.
Posted 28 April 2011
We all want to share our skills and knowledge. But how many of us have actually been trained to train others effectively?
Posted 21 April 2011
The LISRC review is now underway.
Posted 05 April 2011
Information Today publishes a range of journals, newsletters, books and blogs in the information space, including a wealth of online content. Here we bring you recent highlights that you may have missed first time round.
Posted 16 March 2011
A great reference interview can help you get exactly the right information to your clients. Sara Batts shares some hints and techniques.
Posted 11 March 2011
Networking and learning intersect at the Huddersfield Librarian TeachMeet.
Posted 02 March 2011
Perfect Information's conversations with professionals highlight the challenges of fulfilling increased customer expectations with diminishing resources.
Posted 18 February 2011
Sara Batts considers how SLA's 2011 theme of 'Future Ready' can be translated to every day practical activities.
Posted 14 February 2011
How do you cope with uncertainty in the workplace? Our anonymous correspondent has a Government-based KM role. Her post is scheduled to be made redundant - on a date as yet unknown.
Posted 02 February 2011
Sara Batts recommends incremental and measured change for 2011
Posted 07 January 2011
Sara Batts, our guest contributor, stresses the importance of reflection
Posted 17 December 2010
Due to its end of year scheduling, 'Online' presents opportunities to 'pause and reflect' and to consider where future trends are leading us.
Posted 08 December 2010
Flexibility is the key to the future for info pros according to SLA President
Posted 01 December 2010
The social web offers great opportunities for organisations to engage with customers, partners and its workforce but is not without its challenges
Posted 01 December 2010
Our guest author, Sara Batts of law firm Reed Smith, shares her top tips for getting maximum value from conference attendance.
Posted 23 November 2010
Publishers and information professionals gather to discuss what next for the 'online revolution'
Posted 05 November 2010
The use of Facebook for and by business is increasing. How can Facebook help us connect with our users?
Posted 28 October 2010
Big questions were a key theme at Internet Librarian International 2010.
Posted 15 October 2010
We should encourage our users to participate and not just consume our services
Posted 15 October 2010
Users, funders and decision makers are asking tough questions about our products and services and we must be ready to respond with credible usage statistics.
Posted 14 October 2010