Business research (Adelaide)
Nov. 8th | Posted by Heather Carine
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Heather recently presented to the Australian Law Librarians' Association (SA Div.) and ALIA Special Libraries (SA) in Adelaide, South Australia on tips for business research. "Excellent presentation - information in a nutshell" "Very useful tips" "Lots of ideas. Love the handout" "Really enjoyed - learned lots" .
Read more... Tags: ALLA, Business research, Research strategy, Training
Go to who cares about the information
Nov. 1st | Posted by Heather Carine
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Many years ago, I picked up a helpful tip from Mary Ellen Bates (batesinfo.com) on where to start looking for information when you are stumped on a research request.
Go to who cares about the information. It’s a simple point, but it’s very helpful in pointing you to the industry bodies, regulatory agencies and experts who can help you to start piecing together some reliable information. Read more... Tags: Research strategy, Who cares
It’s all on Google
Jul. 1st | Posted by Heather Carine
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There isn’t a day go by, when most of us don’t use Google at some stage. It is simple, reliable, its maps feature is great, and it is constantly coming up with new and nifty ideas – some work and some don’t.
So many people start, and finish, their searching with Google, that publishers and researchers often hear the comment – “it’s all on Google”.
If it’s not already – will it be shortly? Read more... Business Research workshop (Sydney)
Jun. 30th | Posted by Heather Carine
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In late June, Heather presented a two hour workshop to the Australian Law Librarians' Association (NSW) in Sydney.
"Session made me think about how I am researching, and how I can improve it to make the process more efficient & effective"
"Well structured, and delivered by a knowledgeable person"
"Very worthwhile"
"Interesting, concise, valuable & thorough overview with great specific examples and hints"
Read more... Tags: ALLA, Business research, Research strategy, Training, Workshop
Connecting the dots
Jan. 1st | Posted by Heather Carine
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Research is connecting the dots. The right information is rarely found in the one place. One of the skills of good researchers is finding and bringing together pieces of information to find the answer.
The ability to quickly connect the dots is a mix of knowing where to look, and what tools to use to for the job. Read more... 