Convenience Trumps Quality: How Digital Natives Use Information
3rd June 2008

With ‘digital natives' beginning to enter the workforce, it's incumbent on information professionals to understand and adapt to their work methodologies in order to maintain relevance. Derek Law posits that this generation's ‘aliteracy' creates an opportunity for information professionals to position themselves as experienced teachers of information literacy.

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ISO Management Standards, Intranets and Information Architecture
3rd June 2008

For organisations requiring adherence to ISO standards, the design of the corporate intranet can be a critical strategic advantage. Patrick C. Walsh relates his experience in designing a corporate intranet that both engages users and provides quick, transparent access to ISO-related documentation.

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The EU: Closer Than You Thought!
3rd June 2008

There is a plethora of information available on the workings of the European Union and European Commission, but it's not always easy to know where to find it. Judith Schilling presents a guide for individuals and institutional researchers to the best starting points for finding official EU information.

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Library and Information Show 2008: Information Literacy is Key
29th May 2008

This year’s Library and Information (LIS) in Birmingham show put a spotlight on user empowerment, with vendors introducing features and functions that engage users and enhance access. In his report from the show, Adrian Janes also describes how information literacy has become a critical issue for information professionals.

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Knowledge Management: Getting Started
9th May 2008

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Information Provision: Adding Value
8th May 2008

Information professionals are often seen as peripherally providing a service to an organisation rather than being an integral part of the management of that organisation.

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US Government Information On the Internet
22nd April 2008

The founding fathers of the United States designed a system that shared power among three independent government branches. More than 200 years later, it’s no surprise that US government information resources are also distributed. Peggy Garvin provides a resource guide for help searchers know where to look for US government information, wherever it resides.

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If Members Won’t Come: The Royal Society of Chemistry Builds a Virtual Library
22nd April 2008

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Identity Theft: The Fastest Growing Crime Wave and Our Role
13th April 2008

Identity theft is a growing problem as more personal data finds its way online, enabling thieves to pose as someone else in order to obtain credit, merchandise or services. Julie Gershon provides common sense tips on protecting your online identity to ensure that you steer clear of the epidemic.

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Develop Your Independent Business: Using Information Strategically
6th April 2008

Independent information professionals may work outside the corporate fold, but that doesn't excuse them from the critical tasks of auditing their own businesses and strategic planning. Joanna Ptolemy shares her own process for finding, using, synthesising and delivering the information from her independent practice to the most important client of all - herself.

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