LIRG's "Library and Information Workplace Research" events series

The Library and Information Research Group (LIRG) is delighted to bring you a series of CPD events during 2023, including a programme of online events introducing LIS practitioners to workplace research and a series of research methods lunchtime webinars. *You can register for individual sessions, or all four to get a complete picture of the workplace research environment. These events are open to all who are interested in developing their research skills and undertaking LIS workplace research.

	17/11/2023
When:	Various dates Various times
Where:	Online United Kingdom
Contact:	Marlene Rak marlene.rak@uwe.ac.uk

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“Library and Information Workplace Research” events series

VARIOUS DATES AND TIMES (SEE BELOW)

These events are open to all who are interested in developing their research skills and undertaking LIS workplace research.

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 priced £30 per participant (£20 for CILIP members); we are also offering access to the whole series (4 events) at the discounted price of £100 (£60 for CILIP members).

We also have complimentary places available on each session for students, unwaged and under-represented groups (please email the contact person for each event first).

Each session will run virtually on Zoom.

Programme

Please note: some of the timings listed may change and details will continue to be added as they are confirmed.

Date
Friday 12th May 2023, 09:30-12:30	Getting started with research and evaluation. 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
Friday 8th September 2023, 13:30-16:30	Research methods Research Methods Library and knowledge services workplace research. Facilitators: Alison Brettle (University of Salford); Leo Appleton (University of Sheffield). Guest presenters tbc.
Friday 13th October 2023, 13:30-16:30	Writing a research proposal Writing a research proposal. Library and knowledge services workplace research. Facilitators: Alison Brettle (University of Salford); Leo Appleton (University of Sheffield). Guest presenters tbc
Friday 17th November 2023, 13:30-16:30	Writing for publication This session takes the form of an online workshop in which Leo Appleton (University of Sheffield, Information School) will talk about writing for publication. The session includes practical elements and focuses on how to turn your Library and Information workplace research and evaluation activities and projects into scholarly and academic publication. He will be joined by several Library practitioners who all have recent experience of writing for publication and will share this with the participants in the second part of the workshop. Guest speakers: Marilyn Clarke - Institute of Advanced Legal Studies Brooke Combie - University College London Natasha Howard - NELFT NHS Foundation Trust Tracey Pratchett - Citizens' Advice Bureau Tim Wales - Cranfield University.