Angela Abell  

Biography - Angela Abell was for 13 years a Director of TFPL until November 2006. In this capacity she undertook information consultancy projects and led informarion related research projects. Her particular interests are the value of information, knowledge management, and the development of roles and skills in the information professions. She and collegaues are currently working with LLUK on the development of National Occupational Standards for the Libraries, Archives and Information Services workforce.   Prior to joining TFPL Angela held senior posts in the academic, commercial and public sectors.

Abstract -Who's Managing Information? information responsibilities in the digital world?

The world of digital information touches everyone - individuals, organisations, employees, employers, citizens and communities. In 2006 TFPL undertook a research project to assess who was involved in the management of electronic information and how it is affecting the roles and careers of information professionals. This presentation will summarise the outcomes and conclusions of that research and some other significant related activities.