All organisations are under challenge as the new information technologies begin to have real impact on how we communicate
In the public sector, the competitive environment created by the last UK Government has increased the focus on strategic management of information to ensure that decisions are based on the best available evidence
In business and industry, effective management of information as a vital resource is being advanced as the key to gaining and sustaining a competitive edge
The new finance and inspection frameworks in Education require schools, colleges and universities to show how they are supporting learning. Effective student access to information is a vital component here. Information technology offers new opportunities but also creates new challenges in casting students as more independent learners
New work practices are having a big impact on organisation managers as well as on library and information staff. In the Information Age we may no longer need large complex organisations. What we will need is higher quality evidence to guide decision-making, improved information systems of all kinds and staff who can deal with constant change