Keynote Speakers

Julie Glanville

Independant Consultant in Information Retreival

Julie is a qualified librarian who has worked in systematic reviews for more than 30 years. She is an independent consultant focusing on information retrieval for systematic reviews. She is an active trainer, searcher and reviewer.

From 2008 to June 2020, Julie was Associate Director of York Health

Economics Consortium (YHEC) and coordinated its information and review

services. Previously, Julie was Associate Director and Information Service Manager at the Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (CRD), University of York, for fourteen years.

Julie is a co-author of the Cochrane Handbook chapter on searching for

evidence and a co-manager of the ISSG Search Filter Resource and the SuReInfo HTA handbook.

Dr Miriam Albers

Head of the Department Library, ZB MED Library

Dr Miriam Albers studied psychology and library science. She completed her doctorate on the topic of ‘Journal management in academic libraries and the

implications of the open access initiative’ in a collaborative project between the Technical University of Cologne and Humboldt University in Berlin.

After working at the Fraunhofer Society's central specialist information service, where she was responsible for the development of strategic projects, she joined the Technical University of Cologne, where she taught human resources and project management, electronic publishing and empirical methods to library students. She is currently acting head of the ZB MED library and is responsible for its strategic reorientation. At the same time, she works as a lecturer and trainer for personnel management, personality development and library management.

Programme

Final programme released from 15th December 2025 but look forward to thought-provoking sessions, practical advice, and plenty of opportunities to connect with peers.

Event Themes

Research & Impact

Discover how information specialists are shaping research across disciplines. Sessions will showcase new methods, key learnings, and impact stories from influencing practice and policy to embedding patient and public involvement (PPI). Attendees will also have the opportunity to present their own research through posters and oral presentations.

Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technologies

AI continues to transform how we work. This year, we’ll go beyond the basics to explore cutting-edge applications for information specialists, including large language models, prompting techniques, ethical considerations, and the environmental impact of new tools.

Funding & Collaboration

Securing research funding is both a challenge and an opportunity. Sessions will focus on sources of funding, practical guidance for those new to writing bids, and insights from information specialists with first-hand experience. Dedicated networking activities will help you connect with colleagues interested in developing joint proposals.

Careers & Professional Development

Gain practical insights into career progression within the information profession. Hear from experienced freelancers and professionals who will share their advice on building flexible, rewarding careers in a rapidly evolving sector.

Networking

Networking remains at the heart of the Forum. From informal conversations to structured activities, the event is designed to help you meet peers, identify shared interests, and spark new collaborations. Badge stickers and themed workshops will make it easier to connect with colleagues working in similar roles with shared challenges.

Programme

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