Library and Information Colleagues
Update your research, blogging, communication and negotiation skills at
one of 4 half-day master classes on Sunday 7 October at Copthorne Tara
Hotel, London.
Part of Internet Librarian International, these half-day master classes
are small, interactive work groups designed to maximise your professional
learning experience. Each session is run by experienced, expert
instructors who are practicing librarians and information professionals.
Sign up for any master class individually. There is no obligation to
attend Internet Librarian International’s main conference and master
classes are competitively priced, lunch included, taking place on a Sunday
to minimise disruption both to your work and your budget!
International Business Information Resources
10:00 – 13:00
As business becomes increasingly global and information is more widely
available, finding accurate and comprehensive company, industry, market
and economic information is a vital skill. This Class will present a wide
array of resources and tools to help you solve global business research
issues. Find business research resources, company and industry information
sources, and learn the cultural and legal differences in the global
business research process, as well as the language challenges.
M2 — Repositories and Digital Initiatives
10:00 – 13:00
Librarians who lead the way in implementing repositories become active
partners in the dissemination process and guarantee their future
relevance. Institutional digital repositories are all the rage, but not
all repositories are created equal. Implementing and maintaining an
institutional repository raises complex questions about organisational
resources, strategies, roles and responsibilities. This Class will help
you identify the critical issues involved in setting up an institutional
digital repository, including coverage of software, data migration and
standards.
M3 — Using Blogs Effectively within Your Organisation
14:00 – 17:00
This Class will offer real user experiences of blogs and blogging in
library settings. Starting with a few blog fundamentals; background, blog-
specific search tools, and blog aggregators, the Class moves on to the
selection of software and hosting; policy and procedural considerations,
such as blog scope, writing style and frequency of publication and,
finally, discusses how to measure the success of your blogging, focusing
on user feedback, return on investment and impact assessment.
M4 — Communicating, Influencing and Negotiating for Results: The Human
Face of Collaboration
14:00 – 17:00
Communicating, influencing and negotiating are fundamental life skills.
Not only do these skills feature prominently in day-to-day business, they
also permeate everyday life; without them, it is impossible to succeed.
This Class will develop your ability to practice communicating,
influencing and negotiating skills in an age when collaborating in a
networked environment demands more than technical skills.
Sunday 7 October, Copthorne Tara Hotel, London
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