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New Year, new job?
1st February 2012

It's a lucky few who enjoy returning to their jobs after a holiday break. Returning to a job in cold wet January is even worse. So it's no surprise that many people include looking for a new job as one of their New Year Resolutions, and job changes shoot through the roof in the first quarter. Looking for a job can be a job in itself, so it's important to maximise your time and target the right roles. How can you do this for knowledge and information work?

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Keeping up with conferences via apps
30th January 2012

One way to build conference excitement and keep attendees abreast of happenings is through conference apps. While one app cannot meet the needs of all attendees, several apps used together help professionals stay connected at the conference and with clients back home.

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Finding your passion
30th January 2012

If you're anything like me, you're likely to have lots of things you do outside of work that you're passionate about and you really enjoy doing. But what about whilst you're at work? It is good to consider what it is that you enjoy doing so much that you will evangelise. For me, it has to be managing an intranet.

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RUSA presents the best in reference and business resources
30th January 2012

RUSA committees are charged with the enormous task of wading through stacks of print resources and hundreds of websites, spending hours in deliberation to provide the profession with quality, trusted resources. At ALA Midwinter, the group announced its selection of outstanding print and online reference sources.

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Privacy - you play by our rules
30th January 2012

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No dinosaurs: The Field Museum's very modern take on digital media
28th January 2012

An interview with Chicago's Field Museum CIO has revealed their interesting approach to web publishing, social media, and building apps to attract children to find out more about the exhibits. They've worked closely with the scientists to make the best use of the museum's information. How would your organisation approach such a project?

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