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Information For Energy Group
What is IFEG?
IFEG was founded in 1984 as a special interest group for individuals concerned with any aspect of information within the energy industries - including oil and gas, coal, renewables, future fuels, nuclear, electricity etc. Members include consultants, librarians, knowledge management professionals, researchers, book sellers, publishers of energy information, database providers, information technology experts and many other professionals working in the energy industries.
As an IFEG member you will be joining a forum of fellow professionals that will help you to keep up with the rapidly evolving tools and techniques of the business of information supply and management, especially in relation to the energy industries.
Membership costs £25 annually and benefits include:
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a programme of energy related visits and seminars organised each year
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IFEG Members directory (which lists member contact details)
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our bi-monthly e-newsletter
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online access to past seminar presentations and member forums
We offer members a variety of energy and information related visits and seminars, usually in the London area. Members come from all over the UK and abroad, however, and there are occasional meetings in Scotland. Typically our annual programme of events includes:
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Seminar, discussions and workshops at the Energy Institute
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Visits to energy information services and similar places of interest
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Demonstrations of new systems, software and services
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Social events
Our IFEG Members directory of members and their interests is published every year, available only to IFEG members. The directory is a useful way to make contact with others working in the same field.
To join IFEG please contact Catherine Cosgrove or complete and return our online application form
You can view a complete list of past IFEG events from the last 10 years.
Programme for 2009 |
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| Thursday 15 January |
AGM Wine & Cheese Party
Wine & Cheese party sponsored by KBR |
| Thursday 30 April |
Spring Seminar: The search universe: don’t accept the limits of Google!
Confirmed speaker: Terry Kendrick
Information and booking form
A hands-on advanced Internet searching workshop. Terry will highlight useful alternatives to Google, using some energy related examples. You are welcome to bring your laptop (wi-fi capability required) to try out Terry's expert tips and tricks. |
| Thursday 11 June |
Tour of Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station, Nottingham
This enormous coal fired power station produces enough electricity for around 2 million people.
Helmets and safety goggles will be provided!
Information and booking form |
| Thursday 24 September |
Visit to the City Business Library
The City Business Library will be moving to the Guildhall in 2010. Before they go, join their enthusiastic and highly skilled staff for a tour of their practical business information resources.
Information and booking form |
Thursday 05 November
1-5pm |
Autumn seminar: How energy stats stack up: looking behind the energy numbers
Which sources of statistics do energy information professionals use? How are statistics packaged in an easily understandable and commercially appealing format? Our speakers Alan Clarke, Judy Trinnaman, Steve Dagnall, Paul Appleby and John Hall will tell us how they find, interpret and present statistics for their varying audiences.
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Please note that attendance to all IFEG events is for members only. Non-members are welcome to attend for a charge or they could become a member. Membership is not transferable expect when a member leaves a company or at time of renewal.
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