March 2012
26th Annual Conference, May 3-6, 2012
#AIIP2012
Are you ready for days of stellar education, business improvement and networking? Even though I travel over 200 days a year for my own work, I always make sure to book time for myself by joining the AIIP Annual Conference. This is where I recharge my batteries, get excellent tips from experienced lecturers, and reconnect with business associates and friends. And with a line-up like we have this year, I expect no less than a stellar conference.
Visit http://www.aiip.org/conference for more information.
AIIP Board Update
Changes are on the horizon as we welcome in our new board:
I would like to thank the election committee and everyone who participated in this year's election.
In addition to our newly elected Board we are welcoming in Marilyn Harmacek as our newest Treasurer. Lark Birdsong has taken on a full time position with a former client and can no longer serve as Treasurer. Harmacek was officially named as Treasurer on April 2, 2012, and will continue to the end of Lark’s tenure (1 year remaining). Much thanks to Lark for her dedication and time, and appreciation to Marilyn for stepping into this vital role.
Where Are We as a Profession?
The best way to answer that question is to participate in our Membership Survey. This survey goes out every 2 years, helping us to assess how and where are profession is growing.
ASLIB Partnership
AIIP is pleased to announce a new partnership with ASLIB (Association for Information Management). U.K.-based ASLIB is a great match to our organization.
ASLIB is a membership association for people who manage information and knowledge in organizations, who are not necessarily librarians. We provide training, advice and networking for members, with a key focus on data protection, intellectual property and information governance issues.
ASLIB and AIIP are offering membership discounts to members of each other’s associations. Thanks to Betty Story, Director of Membership Development, for following
through on the connections we made at Online London and getting our
dream into an actual relationship with ASLIB!
Volunteer Spotlight
Please join me in cheering on three of our fabulous volunteers - Jan Knight, Ulla de Stricker, and Cindy Shamel.
AIIP's Next Webinar
"Getting the Edge for Your Business: Bibliogo from Reprints Desk," Thursday, April 5, 2012
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM EDT / 17.00-18.00 GMT
Only AIIP members can attend this program. Reprints Desk has designed this webinar specifically for AIIP and the independent information professional. Decreasing turnaround time for discovering content, receiving quotes, and acquiring articles is critical to your success in providing value added service for your clients. Attend this webinar to see how you can dramatically increase your productivity and your business – get the edge.
All attendees will get a free, exclusive subscription to Bibliogo - a new, simple, and clean system enabling you to efficiently manage your projects.
Bibliogo allows you to:
- Access & share previously ordered articles
- Access full-test subscription content
- View price estimates for non-subscription content
- Place document delivery orders
- Order multiple orders at once
The webinar is presented by the AIIP and Reprints Desk. Todd Everett, Bibliogo Product Manager, will guide attendees through the ins and outs of the system so you can get maximum benefit.
Register for or learn more about AIIP webinars.
Regards,
Cynthia Hetherington
AIIP President, 2011-2012
