CiG AGM Event - 27th September 2005
City Information Group is organising its AGM again this year to be a key learning event for business information professionals. The aim of the event is to bring extra value and content to CiG members, providing new learning and networking opportunities. The event consists of: 3 free practical seminars; a series of short product reviews by participating vendors to keep you up to speed with the latest developments in information products and services; the official AGM meeting; a drinks reception (sponsored by EBSCO); and a dinner with a high-profile after-dinner speaker.
The Seminars
1. "Transferable skills of the information professional - tales from the shop floor"
Panel:
Jackie Marfleet, Head of Reference and Research, British Library
Stuart Jackson, Executive Director, Document Management Group, Goldman Sachs
Gwenda Sippings, Director of KAI Knowledge Resources, HM Revenue and Customs
Chair:
Lesley Robinson, Director, Lesley Robinson Consultancy Services Ltd
The panel will be discussing how they have developed their careers and moved from sector to sector, how their skills and capabilities have evolved and how their approach to their careers has helped them to take on new challenges.
2. "Proving the value of your information department using metrics"
Dr Frank Ryan, Head of Library and Information Services, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
Information has no value until it is used. Use and value are inextricably linked. Frank Ryan translates usage statistics for the various components of the EBRD's Library and Information Service into cash values. Come and learn this powerful methodology to help prove the value of your information services.
3. "Getting the best out of vendor relationships"
Martin Ainsworth, Independent Consultant
Martin Ainsworth has many years experience of managing vendor relationships. He will give top tips on how to develop good relationships, get the deal that you want and negotiate contracts effectively.
Venue
St Bride Institute, Bride Lane, Fleet Street, London EC4Y 8EQ
Booking information
For booking information and full details of the day's events please visit our website at http://www.cityinformation.org.uk/Events/AGM2005/AGM05.htm
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Phillipa Mills
Administrator
City Information Group
PO Box 13297
London SW19 8GH
Tel: 0208 543 7339
Fax: 0208 543 7639
http://www.cityinformation.org.uk
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