York St John University on Thursday 27th May.

The programme features three speakers prominent in the field of research. In a nutshell, Professor Jean McNiff, Professor of Educational Research at York St John University and writer on action research, will address the topic of action research and give tips on how to get started; Professor Sheila Corrall, Professor of Librarianship and Information Management and Head of the Information School at the University of Sheffield will be speaking on library related research and projects, writing up your research and getting published and Doctor Miggie Pickton, Research Support Specialist at the University of Northampton and Joint Editor of the CILIP/LIRG sponsored journal ‘Library and Information Research,’ will ask the questions what can we, as librarians, research?, and why should librarians research? She will also be looking at the experience of library research ‘on the ground’.

The day will run from 10.15 (tea and coffee available from 9.45) until 3.30 in DG016, York St John University. Lunch and refreshments are included.
The fee is £50 + VAT for CILIP members and £60 + VAT for other attendees. If you would like to attend please complete the booking form below. Immediate booking is advised as there are only 30 places. The deadline for bookings is 10th April 2010.

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The Librarian as researcher: getting your voice heard Thursday 27th May