The UK electronic information Group (UKeiG) is pleased to announce its 2018 summer/autumn CPD programme. Further information about each event, with the opportunity to book online, is available at:
Advanced Knowledge Management: Strategy & Digital Implementation Friday September 7th
This advanced course explores in depth KM strategic planning and how to implement KM platforms effectively in the digital workplace. It will help you to articulate an organisational business plan to champion and start you on the road to a pervasive and successful KM culture in your organisation. It emphasises the more enterprise-level implications of Knowledge Management and is essential for KM practitioners and managers who want to take their skills and knowledge to the next level. Senior managers with responsibility for knowledge mobilisation and sharing initiatives who need an enterprise-centric view of KM and senior professional services staff outside of library and information services (eg IT, Finance, Communications, HR) will also find this course invaluable.
Search Usability: filters and facets Tuesday September 18th
This course will provide an introduction to the design of search user experiences with a focus on the
fundamental principles of faceted search and navigation. It is essential for intranet/web managers, information architects, search specialists, developers and managers of search projects, or anyone who either has implemented or is planning to implement a search application and wants to maximise the usability and effectiveness of their investment.
Better Social Media for Libraries: Twitter, Blogs and Instagram Friday October 12th
Social Media provides essential marketing, communications and networking opportunities in today’s digital workplace, but what can you do to elevate your library or information service to a higher level of stakeholder engagement? This course is vital if you want to transition your use of social media platforms to a more strategic, corporate level. Essential for all digital librarians, IT and information professionals who use Twitter, Instagram and/or blogs on behalf of their institution, and who want to explore beyond the basics of what these tools are and why to use them; focussing on how to use them more strategically, efficiently and effectively.