Mary Ellen's Extras!
These are reports and slide decks from my recent presentations. Do they look interesting? Feel free to contact me if you would like to bring a lively, entertaining and effective speaker to your organization or professional group.
Mary Ellen surveyed business owners in the Association of Independent Information Professionals about their businesses. How much do they make? How many hours do they work? What is their biggest challenge? This 60-page report provides insight into info-entrepreneurship, and offers a benchmarking tool for both new and long-time business owners.
Mary Ellen gave this presentation about strategies, tactics and tips for moving up the value chain, at the lunch meeting of Colorado Association of Law Libraries, on Nov. 17, 2011.
Mary Ellen gave this presentation about info pros and the web for Anne Caputo's "Information Access in Electronic Environments" course at the University of Maryland, College of Information Studies, on Nov. 15, 2011.
Mary Ellen looks at searching -- as opposed to using -- the social web for research. This brief talk was given at the Internet Librarian 2011 conference, Monterey, CA, on Oct. 16, 2011.
Mary Ellen provides an updated-to-the-minute talk, jam-packed with valuable tips and tools for searching the web more effectively. You don't need to be an expert to use these tips and techniques, but even long-time researchers will learn something new. This talk was given at the Internet Librarian 2011 conference, Monterey, CA, on Oct. 17, 2011.
To fully demonstrate their value, info pros must strategize and think beyond information retrieval to packaging information results in a fashion that aligns with their organization's or clients' expectations. Mary Ellen showed how to add value to search results. This talk was given at the Web Search University, Washington, DC, on Oct. 4, 2011.
When do you move from search engines to specialized search tools, to government resources, to fee-based sources, to print, or even the telephone? What guides your decision about the direction to pivot? Mary Ellen looks at some of the typical decision points and offers some tips on choosing the best path. This talk was given at Web Search University, Washington, DC, on Oct. 3, 2011.
To fully demonstrate their value, info pros must strategize and think beyond information retrieval to packaging information results in a fashion that aligns with their organization's or clients' expectations. Mary Ellen showed how to add value to search results. This talk was given for the Private Law Libraries SIS, American Association of Law Libraries, at the AALL annual conference, Philadelphia PA, on July 23, 2011.
This session features Mary Ellen's crystal ball, which provides valuable predictions for info pros. This virtual talk was given for the Rocky Mountain Chapter, Special Libraries Association, on July 21, 2011.
Marketing may not be in your job description, but it's a critical part of everyone's job. Mary Ellen offers techniques for raising the profile of your information center and yourself in ways that are authentic and comfortable to even the most marketing-phobic. This talk was given at the annual conference of the Special Libraries Association, Philadelphia, PA, on June 14, 2011.
Had it with "pre-meeting meetings"? Want to expand your professional horizon by going independent? In this session, Mary Ellen looks at the questions to ask yourself as you prepare to go independent, what you need to do first, and the perils, pitfalls and immense satisfaction that can come with owning your own business. This talk was given at the annual conference of the Special Libraries Association, Philadelphia, PA, on June 13, 2011.
Mary Ellen looks at Generation M as they enter the workforce, bringing with them different ways of working and different expectations. This talk was given at the annual conference of the Special Libraries Association, Philadelphia, PA, on June 13, 2011.
Mary Ellen offers ideas on how to format research results so that they can be easily taken in and acted upon. she takes "Less is More" to the extreme here; find out how to make your research results clear enough to tweet. This talk was given at the annual conference of the Special Libraries Association, Philadelphia, PA, on June 13, 2011.
Does the thought of an elevator speech -- either as the recipient or speaker -- make you break out in hives? Mary Ellen gives pointers on how to approach elevator speeches in a new way, and use them to start a conversation instead of killing one. This talk was given at the annual conference of the Special Libraries Association, Philadelphia, PA, on June 13, 2011.
Mary Ellen provided a marketing template for people who don't wake up in the morning, eager to market themselves. This talk was given at the annual conference of the Association of Independent Information Professionals, Vancouver, WA, on April 8, 2011.
My librarian's look into the Crystal Ball...made in 2003! Read it for yourself and tell me: What of this isn't still applicable today? How accurate (or not) was my look into the future of our Info Pro world?
This is from a short talk I gave at the Information Online 2003 conference in Sydney. I was asked to prepare a 5-minute submission on the role of information professionals in the online environment. I predicted the day when we saw the distinction between librarY and librarIAN, when info pros permeated the workplace, when we were seen as an essential component of every information management function within organizations and institutions.
This is from a short talk I gave at the Information Online 2003 conference in Sydney. I was asked to prepare a 5-minute submission on the role of information professionals in the online environment. I predicted the day when we saw the distinction between librarY and librarIAN, when info pros permeated the workplace, when we were seen as an essential component of every information management function within organizations and institutions.
Also of Interest:
The How-To Book on Becoming a Successful Info-Entrepreneur
Mary Ellen Bates is the author of Building and Running A Successful Research Business: A Guide for the Independent Information Professional—widely considered the definitive, step-by-step guide to building a strong, thriving information services business. Many information professionals seeking coaching start by reading this book first, and then work with Mary Ellen for more advanced, one-on-one coaching. If you buy her book directly from the Bates InfoStore, you will also receive a free half hour of business coaching with Mary Ellen.
Rave Reviews From Clients
Mary Ellen Bates is known for her crisp, organized coaching, coupled with a genuine desire to help others succeed in the field of information services.
Here's what some of her Info-Entrepreneur clients have to say about her helpful coaching style:
"Mary Ellen is one of the easiest and more professional people with whom I've worked. The advice I receive from Mary Ellen is practical, smart and easy to implement."
—Mark Evans, Banchroft Research Group
—Mark Evans, Banchroft Research Group
"As a result of Mary Ellen's coaching, my presentation and speaking business has dramatically increased."
—Marcy Phelps, Phelps Research
—Marcy Phelps, Phelps Research