CILIP would like to say a big thank you to our sponsors for supporting the CILIP Employers Forum 2018

OpenAthens

OpenAthens provides onsite and remote access to subscribed content with secure single sign-on; one username and password for all digital resources and library applications. Improve user’s experience by offering seamless access to content without the need to re-enter credentials. Includes comprehensive usage statistics, cloud-hosting and excellent technical and customer support. Used by millions worldwide it’s ideal for medical, academic, government and corporate research libraries. Visit openathens.org

Nielsen Book

Nielsen Book provides a range of services to the book industry internationally, aiding the discovery and purchase, distribution and sales measurement of books. For libraries we provide search and discovery services for acquisition and cataloguing and electronic trading solutions to help everyone involved in the book supply chain operate more easily. Our Research services provide retail sales and library lending analysis for print books alongside research from our Books and Consumer Survey to give a complete picture of the book reading public. If you would like to know more simply email sales.book@nielsen.com.

University College London

Strengthening traditional principles with cutting edge practice, the Department of Information Studies at UCL offers the ideal foundation for career progression in library and information work. The MA Library and Information Studies and MSc Information Science programmes are accredited by CILIP and offer students a wide range of up-to-date learning opportunities while helping develop strong networks to enhance employability. We offer placement opportunities to all of our students, and we welcome practitioners into the classroom to speak on their work and current issues in the profession. At the forum we hope to hear employers' views on the value of qualified staff to them, and find out about what they think students need to learn as part of their qualification as well as develop and strengthen our contacts with the profession. Visit their website for more information www.ucl.ac.uk/dis.

Cobweb Information

Cobweb Information is a specialist publisher of information for professionals and practitioners who support business start ups and small firms across the UK. We provide reliable, practical content that explains regulations, trading issues, opportunities and developments in over 550 small business trades and sectors. Our customers include business libraries, business advisers, high street banks, universities, growth hubs, professional bodies and industry training providers who are licenced to use and supply our information to their members and clients.

COBRA (Complete Business Reference Adviser)
COBRA is a comprehensive and continually updated online reference resource used by providers of support, advice and funding to start ups and small business owners.
COBRA’s unique databank includes:
• Guides to the current trading and legal issues in over 550 types of business.
• Concise but clear guides to over 500 business regulations and trading licences.
• Details of over 4,000 local, regional and national business support schemes across the UK.
• Regular news bulletins covering more than 30 key industry sectors.
COBRA is used in dozens of libraries and universities across the UK. For more information about COBRA or to arrange a free trial, please get in touch. Find out more at cobwebinfo.com