Conference presentations available

Thanks to all the attendees and speakers who made our conference such a success. We've received copies of presentations from most of the speakers, so you can access and / or download the following PowerPoints from the website:

• Opening Keynote - E4Enterprise: understanding your customers' future needs / Jan Wilkinson, University Librarian and Director of the John Rylands University Library Manchester
• Stag hunts and stories: making Web 2.0 matter to people / Ross Scrivener, Programme Manager, Royal College of Nursing
• Using a risk management approach to build successful e-information business cases /Martin White, Managing Director, Intranet Focus Ltd.
• Information security: key issues for the information profession / Lucy Burrow, Head of IT policy and process, ISS, King's College London
• Breakout Topic 6 - The future of online publishing: are we leading the way? Facilitator: Nick Evans, Chief Operating Officer, Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers (ALPSP)
• Closing Keynote - When social means business: the potential of social computing tools to support collaborative work as part of the organisational information infrastructure / Hazel Hall, Reader, School of Computing, Edinburgh Napier University

Richard Wallis's presentation is available on slideshare:

• Waves of Innovation: signposts to a new web of information. Richard Wallis, Technology Evangelist, Talis (slideshare)

AGM papers available

The 31st Annual General Meeting will be held at 17.00 on Tuesday, 16th June 2009 in the Manchester Conference Centre, Weston Building, Sackville Street, Manchester.

Members can view and download the papers for the AGM from the website.

UKeiG Conference: Last few residential spaces available!

UKeiG Conference: Innovation in e-Information - encouraging creative thinking and discussion amongst information professionals

Dates: 16th-17th June, 2009

Venue: Manchester Conference Centre

There are only a few bedrooms left available for residential spaces for the UKeiG Conference in June, so if you want a residential space you'll need to book soon. There are still non-residential spaces available (we can provide some hotel suggestions if required) and one-day spaces available, but they are all quickly filling up, so make sure you don't miss out! This conference is great value, so make sure you don't get left out!

Those who are attending the whole conference will be able to enjoy the additional benefits of the conference drinks and conference dinner on the night of the 16th, where they will be able to mingle with other guests and speakers and network the evening away.

This major UKeiG event will bring together experienced practitioners to share and discuss the key issues of service delivery across all sectors, providing expert guidance and opinion. Active delegate participation will be key, with opportunities to discuss issues, share experiences and formulate innovative solutions in the breakout sessions, in addition to the top quality speakers who are on offer.

Speakers and topics include:

- Jan Wilkinson, Rylands University Library: Customer needs
- Richard Wallis, Talis: A new web of information
- Nic Price, Independent Adviser: User-centred web design
- Laurence Bebbington, University of Nottingham: E-law
- Martin White, Intranet Focus Ltd: Risk management
- Ross Scrivener, Royal College of Nursing: Web 2 in action
- Hazel Hall, Edinburgh Napier University: Social computing tools

Breakout sessions will be topical, so they may change, but they are currently:

- Innovative search techniques
- Avoiding legal problems
- Increasing the value of your intranet
- Practical solutions for managing digital images
- The future of online publishing
- Information security

For further details and to book a place to http://www.ukeig.org.uk/conf2009/ or email conference@ukeig.org.uk

Student conference prize for UKeiG Conference 2009: Innovation in e-information

UKeiG 2009 Conference prize for UK based Library and Information Studies students

UKeiG are pleased to announce an exciting new Conference prize for one UK based Library and/or Information Studies student to attend the forthcoming 2009 UKeiG Conference on Innovation in e-information. The Conference, with up to 100 practising information professionals and industry experts, is being held on Tuesday 16th June - Wednesday 17th June 2009 at the Manchester Conference Centre. This is an opportunity for all information professionals, from students to senior management, to share, challenge and discuss topical issues on innovating and improving information services.

What the UKeiG 2009 Conference prize covers

The prize will enable one student to attend the Conference with all conference fees being covered, including accommodation. Standard class return travel costs (using public transport where possible and making use of reduced fare arrangements) will also be met. The winner will not only enjoy attendance at the conference, an opportunity to mix with industry experts, but also to write up the conference for publication in eLucidate, the Group's e-Journal.

Submission process for UKeiG 2009 Conference prize

Students should simply submit 150 words on what they think is the most innovative development in e-information and why. This should be emailed to ukeigstudentprize@ukeig.org.uk by 5pm on Friday 15 May 2009. Alternatively, tweet a link to your application using the tag #ukeig2009. The winner will be notified as soon as possible after 15th May 2009.

Applicants must state where they are studying and the course they are enrolled on. Submission for the prize is open to any UK based Library and Information Studies student on both first degree and post graduate qualification courses (whether taught or research based) which includes significant information handling content. The prize is only open to self-funding students who are not in receipt of another award, bursary or scholarship.

The UKeiG 2009 Conference : Innovation in e-information

This engaging Innovation in e-information Conference will provide delegates with a practical, no nonsense approach to sharing, challenging and discussing topical issues on innovating and improving information services. Keynote speakers, informative papers and highly participative
breakout sessions ensure an innovative conference on electronic information which will enable students to benefit from mixing and hearing experienced information practitioners in this informal setting.

Further details of the Conference are available at http://www.ukeig.org.uk/conf2009/index.html

UKeiG Conference: Early bird discount ends today!

UKeiG Conference: Innovation in e-Information - encouraging creative thinking and discussion amongst information professionals

Dates: 16th-17th June

Venue: Manchester Conference Centre

This is a reminder that today is the last day that the early bird discount for UKeiG's Conference is available - so don't miss out on this fantastic discounted rate! Even at full price this conference is great value, but if you get your booking in today you will get the early bird discount, making it even better value!

Full details and a booking form are available at: http://www.ukeig.org.uk/conf2009/index.html

UKeiG Conference Early bird discount finishes 9th April - don't miss out!

This is a reminder that the early bird discount for UKeiG’s Conference is only available until Thursday – so don’t miss out on this fantastic discounted rate!

Even at full price this conference is great value, but if you book by 9th April you will get the early bird discount, making it even better value!

UKeiG Conference: Innovation in e-Information - encouraging creative thinking and discussion amongst information professionals

16th-17th June 2009

Manchester Conference Centre

By booking before the 9th April, the two-day residential conference costs only £300 for members. (Other rates are available for non-members, and non-residential or single day attendance - please see the website for full details: http://www.ukeig.org.uk/conf2009/index.html).

• Speakers and topics include:
• Jan Wilkinson, Rylands University Library: Customer needs
• Richard Wallis, Talis: A new web of information
• Nic Price, Independent Adviser: User-centred web design
• Roger Mills, Oxford University Library: Digital images
• Laurence Bebbington, University of Nottingham: E-law
• Martin White, Intranet Focus Ltd: Risk management
• Ross Scrivener, Royal College of Nursing: Web 2 in action
• Hazel Hall, Napier University: Social computing tools

Breakout sessions will be topical, so may change, but are currently:

• Innovative search techniques
• Avoiding legal problems
• Increasing the value of your intranet
• Practical solutions for managing digital images
• The future of online publishing
• Information security

Book now at http://www.ukeig.org.uk/conf2009/index.html or by emailing conference@ukeig.org.uk to get your early bird discount!

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UKeiG Conference: Early bird discount - reminder

This is a reminder that the early bird discount for UKeiG's Conference is only available for another 10 days - so don't miss out on this fantastic discounted rate! Even at full price this conference is great value, but if you book before 9th April you will get the early bird discount, making it even better value!

Here's a little reminder of what it's all about:

UKeiG Conference: Innovation in e-Information - encouraging creative thinking and discussion amongst information professionals

Dates: 16th-17th June

Venue: Manchester Conference Centre

UKeiG pride themselves on listening to their membership and providing what they need, so for their conference in June they have extended the early bird discount. By booking before the 9th April, the full two-day residential conference costs only £300 for members. (Other rates are available for non-members, and non-residential or single day attendance - please see the website for full details: www.ukeig.org.uk).

So you can get two full days of speakers and discussions for less than the price many other training providers charge for a day!

Those who are attending the whole conference will also be able to enjoy the additional benefits of the conference drinks and conference dinner on the night of the 16th, where they will be able to mingle with other guests and speakers and network the evening away.

This major UKeiG event will bring together experienced practitioners to share and discuss the key issues of service delivery across all sectors, providing expert guidance and opinion. Active delegate participation will be key, with opportunities to discuss issues, share experiences and formulate innovative solutions in the breakout sessions, in addition to the top quality speakers who are on offer.

Speakers and topics include:

• Jan Wilkinson, Rylands University Library: Customer needs
• Richard Wallis, Talis: A new web of information
• Nic Price, Independent Adviser: User-centred web design
• Roger Mills, Oxford University Library: Digital images
• Laurence Bebbington, University of Nottingham: E-law
• Martin White, Intranet Focus Ltd: Risk management
• Ross Scrivener, Royal College of Nursing: Web 2 in action
• Hazel Hall, Napier University: Social computing tools

Breakout sessions will be topical, so may change, but are currently:

• Innovative search techniques
• Avoiding legal problems
• Increasing the value of your intranet
• Practical solutions for managing digital images
• The future of online publishing
• Information security

Book now at www.ukeig.org.uk or by emailing conference@ukeig.org.uk to get your early bird discount!

Press Release: Innovation in e-Information Conference

UKeiG Conference: Innovation in e-Information - encouraging creative thinking and discussion amongst information professionals

The information industry is in a continual state of change and information professionals need to stay one step ahead of the game. On 16-17th June this year, UKeiG is hosting ‘Innovation in e-information’ in order to drive this agenda forward. This conference will provide information professionals with the opportunity to expand their skills and knowledge, explore issues of strategic significance and advance their professional development activities.

This major UKeiG event will bring together experienced practitioners to share and discuss the key issues of service delivery across all sectors, providing expert guidance and opinion. Active delegate participation will be key, with opportunities to discuss issues, share experiences and formulate innovative solutions in the breakout sessions. There will also be plenty of time for networking during the conference drinks and dinner.

UKeiG pride themselves on listening to their membership and providing what they need, so they have extended the early bird discount. By booking before the 9th April, the full two-day residential conference costs only £300 for members. (Other rates are available for non-members, and non-residential or single day attendance).

Speakers and topics include:
· Jan Wilkinson, Rylands University Library: Customer needs
· Richard Wallis, Talis: A new web of information
· Nic Price, Independent Adviser: User-centred web design
· Roger Mills, Oxford University Library: Digital images
· Laurence Bebbington, University of Nottingham: E-law
· Martin White, Intranet Focus Ltd: Risk management
· Ross Scrivener, Royal College of Nursing: Web 2 in action
· Hazel Hall, Napier University: Social computing tools

Breakout sessions will be topical, so may change, but are currently:
· Innovative search techniques
· Avoiding legal problems
· Increasing the value of your intranet
· Practical solutions for managing digital images
· The future of online publishing
· Information security


Notes to editors:

Full details of the conference and programme can be found at http://www.ukeig.org.uk/conf2009/index.html

UKeiG is a respected and well-established forum for all information professionals, users and developers of electronic information resources. UKeiG focuses on disseminating high quality advice, information and publications about e-industry news and developments; raising awareness of existing and new technologies that retrieve, manage and process electronic information; encouraging innovation in electronic information retrieval management and processing; and supporting continuing professional development by delivering a high quality portfolio of practical and affordable training programmes and seminars. Members can access UKeiG’s e-journal eLucidate and a series of popular factsheets. Full details can be found at http://www.ukeig.org.uk/

CILIP, the leading body for the information profession, has awarded UKeiG its prestigious seal of recognition in acknowledgement of its contribution to high quality training. See http://www.cilip.org.uk/qualificationschartership/seal/ for details.

UKeiG is a Special Interest Group of CILIP: the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals. 7 Ridgmount Street, London, WC1E 7AE. Registered Charity No.: 313014. For more details on CILIP please visit http://www.cilip.org.uk/


Megan Roberts
Research Consultant
Skype: meganjayneroberts

UKeiG Conference: early bird discount extended!

It is UKeiG's pleasure to announce that we have extended the early bird discount for the Innovation in eInformation Conference until 9th April 2009

We have been listening to what you have been saying to us and decided that, to provide as much help to your budgets as we can, we would extend the opportunity to attend this unique training opportunity at a discount. With full price rates at only £330 for members and £400 for non-members for the full, two-day, residential package, the further saving to be had by booking before the 9th April makes this conference superb value, with the full two-day residential rates of only £300 for members or £370 for non-members. Alternative rates are available for non-residential or single-day bookings.

We can also offer you the chance to request specific invoice dates - so if you need to be invoiced before or after a certain date to fit in with training budgets, we will do our best to help

About the conference:

Information Professionals have to be highly innovative if they are to support their organisations in delivering effective e-information services. This major UKeiG event brings together experienced practitioners in many fields of e-information to share and discuss issues on innovating and improving delivery of e-information services. Delegate involvement will be key, with opportunities to discuss future issues, share experiences and formulate practical, often innovative, solutions to emphasise the pivotal role of information professionals in driving, supporting and demonstrating effective information management.

This conference provides a unique opportunity to combine two full days of training with networking events in the evening - ensuring everyone who attends on the residential package will have the opportunity to speak to others who share their interests, and may just hold the answer to their problems - or at least be able to provide a helping hand!

Full details about the conference, the programme and how to book can be found at the website: http://www.ukeig.org.uk/conf2009/index.html or by emailing conference@ukeig.org.uk

We look forward to seeing you in June

Innovation in e-Information - conference update

Encouraging creative thinking and discussion amongst information professionals

The information industry is in a continual state of change and information professionals need to stay one step ahead of the game if they are to be seen as champions for change and innovation in organisations.

UKeiG is hosting ‘Innovation in e-information' - a state of the art conference on 16-17 June 2009 – in order to drive this agenda forward. The event will provide information professionals from across the e-information industry with the opportunity to expand their skills and knowledge; and to explore issues of strategic significance across the industry, including the role that e-information professionals play in adding value to the business and enhancing competitive edge through innovation and creative thinking.

This major UKeiG event will bring together experienced practitioners in many fields of e-information to share and discuss the key issues impacting on service delivery across all sectors. Active delegate participation will be key with opportunities to discuss future issues, share experiences and formulate practical, innovative solutions to emphasise the pivotal role of information professionals in driving, supporting and demonstrating effective information management.

Delegates will have the opportunity not just to receive expert guidance on the important issues of the day and the future, but also to discuss practical implementation in breakout sessions. There will also be plenty of time for socialising and informal networking with drinks and a conference dinner on the night of June 16 th .

Since 1978 the UK eInformation group has been encouraging the exchange of knowledge about electronic information. The programme will draw on some of the key players and leading lights who have taken the group forward over the years. Speakers include:

• E4Enterprise: Understanding your customers' future needs. Jan Wilkinson, University Librarian and Director of the John Rylands University Library Manchester
  
  
• Waves of Innovation: Signposts to a new web of information. Richard Wallis, Technology Evangelist, Talis
  
  
• The constant gardener and the ecosystem at work. Nic Price, Independent adviser in online strategy and user-centred design
  
  
• Managing digital images: Improving the customer experience. Roger Mills, Head of Science Liaison & Specialist Services, Oxford University Library Services
  
  
• The Long Arm of the E-law, or to put it another way – You can run but can you hide? Laurence Bebbington, Faculty Team Leader, University of Nottingham
  
  
• Using a risk management approach to build successful einformation business cases. Martin White, Managing Director, Intranet Focus Ltd
  
  
• Making sense of Web 2.0: a personal and organisational journey. Ross Scrivener, Programme Manager, Royal College of Nursing
  
  
• When social means business: the potential of social computing tools to support collaborative work as part of the organisational information infrastructure. Hazel Hall, Reader, School of Computing, Napier University

Breakout sessions are intended to be topical, so may change. Current themes include:

• Innovative search techniques: how do you do yours? Facilitator: Karen Blakeman
  
  
• Avoiding legal problems. Risks and Rights – a discussion. Facilitator: Charles Oppenheim
  
  
• Increasing the value of your intranet. Facilitator: Martin White
  
  
• A picture is worth a thousand words: practical solutions for managing digital images. Facilitator: Roger Mills
  
  
• The future of online publishing – are we leading the way? Facilitator: Nick Evans
  
  
• Information security – key issues for the information profession. Facilitator: Lucy Burrow, Head of IT policy and process, ISS, King's College London

The conference will be held at the Manchester Conference Centre, Weston Building, Sackville Street, Manchester .

More details, registration enquiries and biographies of the speakers can be found at www.ukeig.org.uk

Innovation in e-Information - UKeiG Conference 2009 Update

Updated information, programme and booking form for the 2009 conference are now available on UKeiG web site at at http://www.ukeig.org.uk/conf2009

Innovations in e-information - the UKeiG 2009 State of the Art Conference

UKeiG is pleased to announce a major addition to its training and seminar programme. There has been considerable demand from members for a residential forum that provides opportunities for information and IT professionals to network, wine and dine in excellent social surroundings while catching up on the very latest developments in e-information.

'Innovations in e-information - the UKeiG 2009 State of the Art Conference' will be held at the Manchester Conference Centre from Tuesday 16th - Wednesday 17th June 2009 - put it in your diary now!

UKeiG will be drawing on the expertise of many of its high profile information experts to deliver on a range of key topics. A call for papers will shortly be issued inviting recommendations for presentations and breakout sessions.

Speakers will include:

Laurence Bebbington, Law Librarian and Information Services Copyright Officer, University of Nottingham

Karen Blakeman, Consultant and Director of RBA Information Services

Phil Bradley, Librarian and Internet Consultant

Dr Paul Miller, Technology Evangelist, Talis

Professor Charles Oppenheim, Head of the Department of Information Science, Loughborough University

Martin White, Managing Director of Intranet Focus Ltd.

To register an interest in the event please email conference@ukeig.org.uk with UKeiG 2009 in the subject header.