The Library and Information Research Group is delighted to bring you a series of CPD events during 2023, which include a programme of online events introducing LIS practitioners to workplace research and a series of research methods lunchtime webinars:

Library and Information Workplace Research events series

Please note the date changes from our previous post

These events are open to all who are interested in developing their research skills and undertaking LIS workplace research. You can register for individual sessions, or all four to get a complete picture of the workplace research environment.

The sessions are outlined below, along with dates for your diaries. You can register for individual sessions, or all four to get a complete picture of the workplace research environment. As well as the skills development and workshop elements of the sessions, participants will also hear from LIS practitioners from different sectors who have themselves already gained practical skills in these areas will talk about their experiences.

Each session is £20 for CILIP members, £30 for non-members (or whole series £60 for CILIP members, £100 for non-members). There is also a number of complimentary places available on each session for students, unwaged and under-represented groups.

Each session will run virtually on Zoom. Register below for the full series or individual events.

Session 1 Getting started with research and evaluation Friday 12th May 2023 – 09:30-12:30

Getting started with research and evaluation. Library and knowledge services workplace research. Facilitators: Alison Brettle (University of Salford); Leo Appleton (University of Sheffield). Guest presenters: Cliodhna O’Reilly, Fingal Libraries, Dublin; Becky Scott, University of Hertfordshire and Pip Divall, Clinical Librarian Service Manager, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Session 2 Research methods Friday 8th September 2023 – 13:30-16:30

Research Methods Library and knowledge services workplace research. Facilitators: Alison Brettle (University of Salford); Leo Appleton (University of Sheffield). Guest presenters tbc.

Session 3 Writing a research proposal Friday 13th October 2023 – 13:30-16:30

Writing a research proposal. Library and knowledge services workplace research. Facilitators: Alison Brettle (University of Salford); Leo Appleton (University of Sheffield). Guest presenters tbc

Session 4 Writing for publication Friday 17th November 2023 – 13:30-16:30

Writing a research proposal. Library and knowledge services workplace research. Facilitators: Alison Brettle (University of Salford); Leo Appleton (University of Sheffield). Guest presenters tbc

 for the full series or individual events

Research Methods Lunchtime series (1 hour sessions, online + recorded, free of charge)

• Focus groups - Facilitator Leo Appleton - Fri. 19 May 12:00-13:00 Register here
• Surveys and survey design - Facilitator: Alison Brettle - Fri. 16 June 12:00:13:00 Register here
  
• Statistical analysis for LIS researchers - Facilitator: tbc - Fri. 1 September Register here
• Introduction to research data management for librarians - Facilitator: Cath Dishman - Fri. 15 September 12:00-13:00 Register here