Dear Quantum2 Member...
It is hard to believe the first quarter of the year is already gone. As we enter the next quarter, thoughts of the upcoming "conference season" will be foremost in many minds — how to plan which ones to attend, and having done that, what sessions to go to. To help you decide, this issue offers insight into a range of professional learning tools and events you may find useful.
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Upcoming Quantum2 Workshop — London
Quantum2 members in London
will be happy to note that the next workshop to take place at our Thomson Scientific office location will be on Tuesday, April 22, 2008. The topic is "Scenario Planning for Information Services," which builds on last year's Strategic Planning session. You do not need to have attended the last session to benefit, as we will be giving information managers insight into how to use scenario development as a planning tool to answer the "what if...?" questions that involve important issues and large external influences that impact strategic decision making.
Register for this free professional development workshop.
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Quantum2 at SLA Annual Conference
The Special Libraries Association (SLA) Annual Conference takes place in the "Emerald City" of Seattle from June 15-18, 2008. Many of you may be travelling to Seattle to network and take advantage of the learning experiences (not to mention the coffee, arts and "grunge" music — other things the city is noted for!). As ever, Quantum2 continuing education courses will be available as part of the learning, so make a note to attend at least one of the two scheduled courses. You do not have to be a member of any specific division to attend. To find out more, see below.
Basic Strategic Planning for the Information Center
Saturday, June 14, 2008
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Ticket # 285, Member $199/ Non-Member $299
Presented by Betty Jo Hibberd for the Leadership & Management Division
Strategic planning requires stepping back from the day-to-day and creating a vision of where the organization is going. This session offers basic techniques and a hands-on approach to evaluate the current strengths and weaknesses of your information services aligned against organizational goals. It will help you envision innovative strategic alternatives for the future and create an action plan to apply the appropriate resources and tactics for achieving your vision.
Creating a Brand Identity to Market Information Services
Saturday, June 14, 2008
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Ticket # 280, Member $199/ Non-Member $299
Presented by Liz Blankson-Hemans for the Legal Division
We all recognize a strong brand identity when we see it, but how does that identity develop? This session covers the "what?" and "why?" of creating brand identity and offers tips for creating brand identity for an information center, with minimal budget. Additionally, the business competencies necessary for marketing yourself and the information center will be covered.
To register for these events, please visit the SLA Conference website
and use the personal planner.
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Quantum2 Topic of the Month - The Changing Environment for Information Professionals
"We live in a world of change — and nowhere is this more obvious than in the world of information and communications," said Janice Lachance, CEO of the Special Libraries Association (SLA). Lachance spoke these words at a recent industry event to get information professionals to think about some of the key technical and social changes impacting our environment.
This observation is highly pertinent for all functions in a general business environment, but for information professionals in particular, how do we make that great shift to reinvent the delivery of information services?
Read more.
Download the full featured Quantum2 resource.
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As always, your suggestions for workshop topics, and ideas for improving our content, are welcomed. If you know a friend or colleague who would benefit from Quantum2, please encourage them to
sign up today.
Liz Blankson-Hemans
Director, IPMD
Thomson Scientific
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Quantum2 Conversation — Persuading Clients to Use Your Services
Our latest podcast in the suite of "on-the-go" tips for marketing information services covers the art of persuading clients that you have something for them that meets their particular needs. To be fully persuasive, your message must be credible and motivate your customer to want to take action. For quick tips on how to do this, download the podcast.
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| Spotlight on Quantum2 InfoStar — Ashima Aggarwal
"Managing internal and external knowledge is the backbone of any company," said Ashima Aggarwal, who does just that as the Knowledge Manager for Evalueserve, a global research and analytics firm. Ashima's team does more than just provide information to her company's researchers - they drive various initiatives aimed towards different buckets of the knowledge cycle.
To find out how Ashima has successfully driven the creation of a knowledge management department in her organization, read her profile. |
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Nominate a Quantum2 InfoStar
It is time again to nominate an information professional you know (maybe yourself!), who is an inspiring example of creativity and innovation. InfoStars are enthusiastic and positive about the value and future of information services regardless of their level within their organizations, and act as catalysts for change to champion and support their information center. Through their example and initiatives, their stories enable them to serve as role models for others.
Thomson Scientific is now seeking nominations in North America for the InfoStar Awards, to be announced at the forthcoming SLA Annual Conference in Seattle in June.
Nominate an InfoStar. |
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