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We are AIIP: Richard P. Hulser

Posted by AIIP 
· Tuesday, November 5th, 2024 at 11:00 AM 

Richard P. Hulser Consulting – Richard P. Hulser, President In your bio, you describe yourself as an archives consultant. In two sentences, what specifically do you do? As an independent archives consultant, I help clients identify, organize, protect, and promote their history through artifacts and materials. Often, I help clients assess what is historical for… Read More »

Categories : Independence
Tags : running an info business, solopreneur

We are AIIP: Elizabeth Hutchinson

Posted by AIIP 
· Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024 at 11:00 AM 

In your bio, you describe yourself as a school library specialist. In two sentences, what does a school library specialist do? I provide training and support for school staff members wishing to learn about the value that school libraries and librarians can bring to teaching and learning. The librarian focuses on the school’s educational purpose… Read More »

Categories : Independence
Tags : running an info business, We are AIIP

Multi-Conference Exhibitor: New Lessons Learned Over Time

Posted by AIIP 
· Tuesday, October 8th, 2024 at 11:00 AM 

By Roger Magnus, Roger Magnus Research In 2022, I wrote an AIIP Blog about being a first-time conference exhibitor. Two years later, I have now had an exhibitor table twice more and will again be at a large conference (see below) on October 24, 2024.

Categories : Growing Your Business, Independence
Tags : business growth, running an info business

We are AIIP Technical Writer and Editor

Posted by AIIP 
· Tuesday, September 17th, 2024 at 11:00 AM 

By Sherri Leah Henkin In your bio, you describe yourself as a Technical Writer and Editor. In two sentences, what is it that technical writers and editors do? Technical writers and editors, also called technical communicators, translate complex technical concepts by developing materials that are user friendly and apply to a variety of audiences. Materials… Read More »

Categories : Independence
Tags : solopreneur, We are AIIP

The Power of Local Groups in Professional Associations

Posted by AIIP 
· Tuesday, August 27th, 2024 at 12:51 PM 

by Marj Atkinson, AIIP Local Groups Chair Professional associations play a crucial role in career development, networking, and industry advancement. Given that AIIP operates internationally, local groups can form the backbone of community engagement and personalized support. Here are some ways local groups benefit both members and the broader association.

Categories : Independence, Networking
Tags : networking, running an info business

AIIP24 Symposium Session Recap: Emotional Intelligence for Info-Entrepreneurs

Posted by AIIP 
· Tuesday, August 13th, 2024 at 11:00 AM 

By Annie McMillion Emotional intelligence is the single most important influencing variable in personal achievement, career success, leadership, and life satisfaction. – Nelson & Low, 2011; opening slide of June Boyle’s AIIP 24 Symposium session, Emotional Intelligence for Info-Entrepreneurs.

Categories : Independence, Leadership, Symposium
Tags : AIIP 2024

We are AIIP: I’m a Competitive Intelligence Consultant

Posted by AIIP 
· Tuesday, March 7th, 2023 at 11:00 AM 

By Tanya Humphrey In your bio, you describe yourself as a Competitive Intelligence Consultant. Briefly, what is competitive intelligence (CI), and what does a CI consultant do? CI involves gathering and analyzing information about a company’s industry, business environment, competitors, and products, with the goal of having the findings direct its future strategy. A CI… Read More »

Categories : Independence
Tags : competitive intelligence, We are AIIP

We Are AIIP: I’m a KOS Navigation Guide

Posted by AIIP 
· Tuesday, January 10th, 2023 at 11:00 AM 

By Eric Ziecker You describe yourself as a Knowledge Organization System (KOS) navigation guide. Briefly, what does a KOS navigation guide do? A KOS navigator applies information structure and classification to the data in a database so that clients spend less time looking for information and more time using it.

Categories : Independence
Tags : knowledge management, We are AIIP
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