Many organizations probably know if their website needs work, but many launch into a new website project without giving thought to how people will use the site. Every site should apply some usability basics
ECKM 2008 provides an opportunity for academics and practitioners from Europe and elsewhere who are involved in the study; management, development and implementation of knowledge management initiatives to come together and exchange ideas.
The Research Information Network is holding a free workshop to raise awareness of the UK Freedom of Information Act (FOI), and how this resource can be used by researchers under the new access regime. The workshop will address how to use the FOI.
Demonstrates this vital form of enquiry needed to make sense of qualitative data. Explores schemes for planning research projects, techniques for documentary evidence, obtaining information, then forming a roadmap for taking initial results further, appraising
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Manchester Business School Business Information Service
ECIME provides a forum for both researchers and practitioners to come together to develop their understanding of both theory and practice in all aspects of IT/IS management and evaluation.
This workshop shows how tracking the use of externally purchased content and services helps define the impact of the information centre in supporting key business initiatives. It offers the "big picture" view on how to justify its costs and existence.
This one day course provides an understanding of the records management capability within SharePoint and its associated plug-ins, and guidance into the preparation needed to unlock its full potential.
The latest information on the technologies, strategies and best practices on how enterprises are building productivity and collaboration tools that workers need to do their jobs effectively.
Expand your network, learning from experts and peers at this interactive one-day event. The Researchers & Associates Summit happens once a year, don�t miss this opportunity to exchange ideas with colleagues, and give input into the future of your profession.
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AESC - Association of Executive Search Consultants
The seminar will feature two case studies highlighting how a commerical bank and professional services firm have increased awareness and usage for information services by creating and promoting services within a single brand.
The course discusses methods of how and where to find information to reveal the bigger picture. It covers roles and skills of the business information professional, techniques on revealing the bigger picture and ideas of where to look for it
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Manchester Business School Business Information Service
Search Solutions is a special one-day event dedicated to the latest innovations in information search and retrieval. Search Solutions aims to be highly interactive and collegial (attendance is limited to 80) and features a high quality technical programme.
A half-day workshop, led by Mike Heaney, focussing on the impact of the Gowers Review, particularly the review of copyright exceptions. �35 Aslib members �45 non-members. Details from jmason@fireservicecollege.ac.uk
EuroIA invites you to this premier European event on Information Architecture. The two-day, two-track conference will feature talks on a range of topics � from marketing and customer service to IA networking, tools, gaming and design patterns.
A session discussing the business competencies necessary for marketing yourself and the Information Centre. Outcomes of the sessions are a clearer understanding of the three Ps of marketing and the basics of a marketing plan.
On 1-3 October 2008, we are hosting the ebic...imagine conference in Berlin. Designed to bring together leaders from many sectors and countries to imagine the future of KIM, the conference also aims to work out the practicalities of realising that future.
This conference is chaired by David Gurteen, with keynotes from some of the world’s most respected Web 2.0 experts. All the presenters have one thing in common - actual business experience of Web 2.0 to share with you.
SLIM (the networking group for Midlands workplace librarians) in partnership with CILIP InForum are holding an evening workshop. How you can ask the right questions, of the right people, and in the right way. Details from margaret@brittin.fslife. co.uk
Humans learn more effectively when the material is presented in their unique learning style. Explore the practicalities of personalised learning and how to design e-learning accordingly. Understand the human learning process and how to improve memory skills.
Gain a clear understanding of the types of company information that is available and discover the finding guides for the key sources of company information and the creative approaches to unearthing gems.
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Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals
This course provides a set of techniques for managing projects: determining project scope, planning and realisation, project team schedule and control, progress monitoring, software packages’ contribution, corrective action if the project strays from course an
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Manchester Business School Business Information Service
Search medical literature effectively and efficiently using PubMed, NLM Gateway and ClinicalTrials.gov. An invaluable workshop for researchers, health professionals and information specialists who search medical literature and regularly/intend to use Medline
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Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals
ICICKM 2008 invites researchers, practitioners and academics to present their research findings, work in progress, case studies and conceptual advances in any branch of the above fields.
This workshop is ideal for those who wish to improve their speaking and presentation skills. Whether it is for short presentations and meetings to full day training courses, it will put you on the road to becoming an accomplished and impressive speaker.
The conference invites submissions of both academic and practitioner papers on a wide range of topics and a wide range of scholarly approaches including theoretical and empirical papers employing qualitative, quantitative and critical methods.
Learn how to build simple and complex subject headings, use LCSH in MARC 21 bibliographic format and understand the significance of pattern headings. Ideal for those who deal with LCSH either in the context of data creation or data import.
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Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals
The Conference offers an opportunity for scholars and practitioners interested in the issues related to GBL to share their thinking and research findings. Papers can cover various issues and aspects of GBL in education and training.
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Academic Conferences international
Dates
16 - 17 October 2008
Location
The Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
The Internet is now embedded in daily life; it's no longer an exotic technology thriving in library jungles. Now the challenge is to evaluate technologies in light of their actual benefits.
Offers basic techniques and a hands-on approach to evaluate the current strengths and weaknesses of your information services aligned against organizational goals, envision innovative strategic alternatives for the future, and create an action plan
Join colleagues for three days of rich content and networking opportunities. This Summit features the latest in competitive intelligence applications, business case studies, sharing ideas with top professionals, and much more.
Practical guidance is offered for finding and evaluating statistical, market research and industry information, covering free and fee based services. Suitable for researchers compiling analyses of markets, looking for potential partners, clients, suppliers or
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Manchester Business School Business Information Service
This workshop examines the FOI S.46/ FOISA S.61 RM Code of Practice. It focuses on how to identify, interpret and implement a S.46/S.61 compliance regime within a public sector organisation and understanding the resource implications.
There are techniques out there to tackle any enquiry, even if you know nothing about the subject or the information sources available to answer it. Invaluable to anyone new to enquiry work or needing a refresher on the basic techniques.
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Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals
LIANZA’s Annual Conference anticipates up to 800 librarians, library managers, local authority managers and representatives from both the business and educational sector will attend.
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LIANZA (Library and Information Association New Zealand Aotearoa)
This course seeks to explain common features of key statistics and highlight main characteristics. It includes examples of real world use of data and equips attendees with practical skills that can be put to good use in work situations
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Manchester Business School Business Information Service
ECEL welcomes contributions in a variety of areas related to e-Learning (as per the call-for-papers), from varied groups of people of different perspective, seeking to bring top research and proven best practices together into one location.
An outstanding line up of experts speaking on: the online government information market from a national and international perspective; Web Continuity; Archiving Parliamentary information; and Hansard Digitisation Project. Followed by a drinks reception includi
