Digital Professionalism Skills for the Workforce
2nd July 2015

Bernadette John explains what digital professionalism means and how it goes far beyond an understanding of social media. She goes into detail about why gaining these skills is essential, not just for employees but also for their families and friends, and where knowledge of information governance and confidentiality issues, correct use of images and understanding the risks of shadow IT become particularly important.

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Subscription Update for Information Services Management
1st July 2015

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Grappling with Authentication and Access in the Pharma Field
1st July 2015

As the FreePint Topic Series "All About Usage" launches, Catherine Dhanjal reports from a recent Pharma Documentation Ring (P-D-R) event focusing on "Authentication Technologies - Challenges and Opportunities for the Scientific Corporate Information Centre", where discussion centred around balancing the need to drive a simple, if not seamless, sign-on process for end users against cost, complexity and technical possibilities.

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Results from FreePint Research into Skills Part 1 - Introduction and Highlight Observations
30th June 2015

Robin Neidorf reports on FreePint's research into how information professionals address skills development. In part one of the analysis she looks at drivers for the research and why investment in information skills is critical. She also examines the survey respondents, geographic locations, and the knowledge workers they support.

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Have You Identified Your Skills Objectives?
30th June 2015

With so many changes taking place in the way we work, ongoing skills development must play a critical role in every type of organisation. A recent FreePint Webinar explored this issue and highlighted some of the ways which information professionals can better connect skills objectives to larger organisational goals such as value, efficiency, innovation and cost savings.

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FreePint Report: Comparative Report on News Products 2015
25th June 2015

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How to Deliver Effective Distance Learning
24th June 2015

Distance learning requires time and expertise and what works in a more traditional face-to-face teaching environment may not work as well in a distance one. A recent FreePint Webinar provided insight into what you need to know when designing and implementing an effective distance learning programme and this article highlights some of the advice given to enable you to advance the cause of information skills development in your organisation.

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How to Create a Training Video in No Time At All
18th June 2015

Phil Bradley explains why videos are an increasingly important part of the trainer's armoury. His article explores what you need to know and what equipment you need before you start filming. He also looks at some of the best resources for online video training, screen recording software, and identifies some of the best apps to enable you to record and edit direct from mobile devices.

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"Being Digital" with the OU - Flexible Pathways to Learning
16th June 2015

Created by Open University Library Services, "Being digital" is a collection of short, easy-to-follow activities covering the skills needed to be effective online. The bite-size nature of the material makes it very flexible in the way it can be used, and ideal for workplace learning. In this article Katharine Reedy explains more about what "Being digital" covers, the thinking behind it, and how you can make the most of it for skills development.

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Using Competency-Based Strategies to Develop your Team of Information Professionals
12th June 2015

Sonja Irlbeck introduces ideas of competency-based learning embedded in the workplace to help manage employee training and productivity. How can managers support employees’ continuous development so they remain current with their skills and your company remains competitive? How do you encourage employees to gain new skills in the midst of busy work schedules? This article explores options available for workplace training with a focus on enhancing competencies through learning integrated into the workplace environment.

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