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Association of Independent Information Professionals

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Association of Independent Information Professionals
AbbreviationAIIP
MottoKnowledge delivered
Formation1987; 39 years ago (1987)
TypeNon-profit
HeadquartersBaton Rouge, Louisiana
Websitewww.aiip.org

The Association of Independent Information Professionals (AIIP) is an international professional association for information professionals specializing in primary and secondary research, marketing and communications, information management and technology, training and consulting, and writing and editing.

History

The Association of Independent Information Professionals (AIIP) was founded in 1987 in the United States by a group of independent information professionals (then more commonly known as information brokers) led by Marilyn Levine, a professor of library and information science at the University of Wisconsin.[1]:10 Levine, along with other librarians and entrepreneurs, more and more realized that independent information services were viable, especially as personal computers became much more common.[2] Thus, Levine and 25 other information professionals met in Milwaukee in 1987 to make an association for networking and to support information entrepreneurs. AIIP has since grown worldwide to have members in more than 20 countries.[3]

AIIP adopted its Code of Ethical Business Practice in 1989, last revised in 2002, and its members deem it to be a critical base of the information profession.[4][5]:17[6]:291

Membership

Members are generally solo practitioners and small business entrepreneurs, aspiring entrepreneurs and students.[7] Library schools,[8] business schools,[9]:13 and business books often list AIIP as a key professional resource.

Members specialize in many different aspects of the information profession.[10] These include:

From an industry standpoint, many members are generalists. Some members focus on specific industries such as healthcare, legal research, finance, and insurance, consumer packaged goods and retail, transportation, manufacturing, government, media, and advertising.[11]

Activities

AIIP's activities include its webinars, virtual meetups, local events, a mentor program, a quarterly internal publication (AIIP Connections), the Accountability Buddies program, and a members-only e-mail discussion list[12][13]:10. Former AIIP president Crystal Sharp and LIS writer Kim Dority deem the mailing list to be a great asset, “perhaps the most valuable learning tool available for independents,” in the words of Dority. On it, members share experiences, best practices, product recommendations, research tips, and advice on how to run an info pro business.[14]:9[15]:125.

Webinars and virtual meetups focus on topics related to building and running a business. Members lead many webinars themselves, and share their knowledge; vendor partners (such as LexisNexis and ProQuest Dialog) lead others, imparting knowledge about their products.[16]

Likewise, the AIIP members use the AIIP Annual Conference to network and partner, learn about vendors, and hone information professional skills and business management[17][18]:10. The AIIP 2017 Annual Conference took place in New Orleans. The AIIP 2018 Annual Conference was held 19-22 April 2018 in Minneapolis. The AIIP 2019 Annual Conference happened 11-14 April 2019 in Philadelphia. The AIIP 2020 Annual Conference will happen 23-26 April 2020 in Denver.

Awards

AIIP, like other akin organizations, recognizes the contributions of its members with sundry awards.

  • AIIP Connections Writer's Award is an award of $350 awarded to the person who writes the best original article in AIIP Connections, AIIP's members-only newsletter.[19]
  • Marilyn Levine AIIP President's Award is given to the person or institution that best supports the goals of AIIP.[20]
  • Pam Wegmann International Award goes to a member living outside of North America in recognition of his or her contributions.[21]
  • Roger Summit Award Lecture features an information industry leader giving an inspirational speech.[22][18]:15
  • Roger Summit Conference Sponsorship Award is an award of $1,000 and free conference registration to an AIIP member attending his or her first AIIP Annual Conference.[23]
  • Sue Rugge Memorial Award is an award of $500 to full member who has greatly mentored another member.[24]
  • Volunteer Spotlight Award is a semi-annual award that recognizes members who have made great contributions in volunteering.[25]

References

  1. ↑ Bjørner, Susanne (22 October 2010). "Looking Back, Looking Forward". Bulletin of the American Society for Information Science and Technology. 37 (1): 10–11. doi:10.1002/bult.2010.1720370107. Retrieved 26 August 2018.
  2. ↑ Levine, Marilyn (February–March 1995). "A Brief History of Information Brokering". Bulletin of the American Society for Information Science and Technology. Archived from the original on 8 February 2008. Retrieved 2 October 2018.CS1 maint: Date format (link)
  3. ↑ "About AIIP". Association of Independent Information Professionals. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
  4. ↑ "Code of Ethical Business Practice". Association of Independent Information Professionals. Retrieved 26 August 2018.
  5. ↑ Ardito, Stephanie C. (May 2003). "Legal Issues: Information Brokers and Cyberstalking". Information Today. 20 (5): 17. Retrieved 26 August 2018.
  6. ↑ Hirsh, Sandra (2 March 2018). Information Services Today: An Introduction. Lanham, Maryland: Rowman & Littlefield. p. 291. ISBN 978-1-5381-0301-2. Search this book on
  7. ↑ "Join". Association of Independent Information Professionals. Retrieved 9 May 2019.
  8. ↑ Siftar, Tim (8 November 2018). "Special Topics - Library and Information Science". Drexel University. Retrieved May 9, 2019.
  9. ↑ Applegate, Lynda M.; Cullen, Ann (2009). "Online Research Guide" (PDF). Boston, Massachusetts: Harvard Business School. Retrieved 24 May 2019.
  10. ↑ "Who We Are". Association of Independent Information Professionals. Retrieved 9 May 2019.
  11. ↑ "Business Directory". Association of Independent Information Professionals. Retrieved 9 May 2019.
  12. ↑ "Benefits". Association of Independent Information Professionals. Retrieved 21 October 2018.
  13. ↑ Fritchman Thompson, Barbara (Spring 2002). "Taking the Independent Research Plunge! How I Did It" (PDF). Research Solutions. 16 (1): 10. Retrieved 26 August 2018.
  14. ↑ Sharp, Crystal (October–November 2010). "Adding Value: Independent Information Professionals". Bulletin of the American Society for Information Science and Technology. 37 (1): 9. doi:10.1002/bult.2010.1720370107. Retrieved 24 May 2019.CS1 maint: Date format (link)
  15. ↑ Dority, G. Kim (22 February 2016). Rethinking Information Work: A Career Guide for Librarians and Other Information Professionals. Santa Barbara, California: Libraries Unlimited. ISBN 978-1-61069-959-4. Search this book on
  16. ↑ "AIIP Webinar". Association of Independent Information Professionals. Retrieved 14 March 2019.
  17. ↑ "Annual Conference". Association of Independent Information Professionals. Retrieved 21 October 2018.
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 Shamel, Cynthia (September 2012). "Info Pros of a Feather Flock Together". Searcher. 20 (7): 11–15, 47. Retrieved 24 May 2019.
  19. ↑ "AIIP Connections Writer's Award". Association of Independent Information Professionals. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
  20. ↑ "Marilyn Levine AIIP President's Award". Association of Independent Information Professionals. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
  21. ↑ "Pam Wegmann International Award". Association of Independent Information Professionals. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
  22. ↑ "Roger Summit Award Lecture". Association of Independent Information Professionals. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
  23. ↑ "Roger Summit Conference Sponsorship Award". Association of Independent Information Professionals. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
  24. ↑ "Sue Rugge Memorial Award Award". Association of Independent Information Professionals. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
  25. ↑ "Volunteer Spotlight Award". Association of Independent Information Professionals. Retrieved 27 August 2018.

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