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*Apologies for crossposting* FORTHCOMING EVENT: LIRG Seminar on Research-Based Practice WHEN: Monday March 13th, 1pm-5pm WHERE: Conference Room, Dundee Central Library, The Wellgate, Dundee, DD11DB COST: £10 BACKGROUND: The Library and Information Research Group (LIRG) is a special interest group of CILIP. Its mission is to raise awareness of research into library and information work by: Influencing professional policy and practice so as to embed research as a vital activity Promoting the dissemination of sound research methodology and results Assisting in the development of emerging researchers Enabling networking between researchers Recently CILIP Council approved a policy document drawn up by LIRG on the need for an evidence-based, research-led profession. This seminar is the first in a series covering the UK which attempts to explain this policy and to provide advice on how to conduct research. SPEAKERS: Biddy Fisher, Head of Information Services, Sheffield Hallam University (Chair of LIRG) Topic: Why research is vital for the information professional Alan Poulter, Lecturer, Dept of Computer and Information Sciences, Strathclyde University (Secretary of LIRG) Topic: How do you do research? PROGRAMME: 1.00pm Biddy Fisher - Why research is vital for the information professional 2:00pm Seminar on drivers/inhibitors to embedding research into professional practice 2:30pm Tea 3:00pm Alan Poulter - How do you do research? 4:00pm Seminar on practical research methods for the information professional 4:30pm Tea and 'networking' TO ATTEND/BOOK CONTACT: Alan Poulter Tel: 0141 548 3911 Fax: 0141 548 4523 Email: [log in to unmask] Address: Graduate School of Informatics Dept of Computer and Information Science University of Strathclyde Livingstone Tower 26 Richmond Street Glasgow G1 1XH