Rachel Bates Wilfahrt
Rachel Bates Wilfahrt, MLIS, is a Colorado-based information professional. In addition to performing prospect research for the University of Denver, she is Owner of Rachel Bates Wilfahrt, LLC, an independent information practice focusing on competitive intelligence and information management projects. Rachel is also involved in leadership positions with the Special Libraries Association and the Association of Independent Information Professionals. She can be reached at rachel@rachelbateswilfahrt.com and Twitter (http://twitter.com/rbateswilfahrt)
Articles by Rachel Bates Wilfahrt:
Using Prospect Research Strategies to Improve the Research Process
Tuesday, 16th October 2012
Prospect research is used by non-profits to assess philanthropic capacity and inclination of potential donors. Rachel Bates Wilfahrt explores applications of this process and research strategy for researchers working in other industries. Resources for company information is one area in which researchers can dig deeper to enhance their research.
Prospect Research Strategy: Applications for All Researchers
Tuesday, 16th October 2012
Prospect research is used by non-profits to assess philanthropic capacity and inclination of potential donors. Rachel Bates Wilfahrt explores applications of this process and research strategy for researchers working in other industries.
Expanding the borders of information access and analysis
Wednesday, 29th August 2012
Twice a year, FreePint publishes a compendium of articles supporting different areas of information work. This report collects six months’ worth of articles tagged with the category of research. Our guest editor Rachel Bates Wilfahrt looks at the spectrum of research topics, with a particular eye to emerging information sources.
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