Birdsong Information Services

Birdsong Information Services provides two services to organizations and individuals. The first is training for effective web and online search, selection of sources, and analysis and organization of information. The second service is the gathering and analysis of in-depth research for decision makers.  

Training

Our training helps people find, locate and evaluate information. We setup up process that help with information overload, and provides training that increases productivity, and skills to locate quality information for the individual and organization. Each workshop is customized to the organizations specific needs with examples of some from previous workshops listed below.

1. how and where to find reliable, quality sources of information
2. how to evaluate web pages and other sources, to weed out sites that could be scams or lesser quality
3. how to use the library sources and databases away from the library
4. how to set up a search engine so it is easier to use and more productive
5. how to use search tips that make finding information easier and more efficient
6. how to incorporate techniques to manage information overload

Through the University of Washington Information School and their Center for Information and Society, The Information Literacy Initiative is offered to non-profit organizations in need of this type of training for their clients and users. This training is offered at no or very low costs to the non-profit due to the funding of the Information Literacy Initiative by foundations. If you are a non-profit and interested in this training for your non-profit, please contact Lark Birdsong at Lark Birdsong University of Washington  or 303-884-8666 for more information.    

Research

Our research will gather and analyze information, which assists you and your company in determining which course of action to take to gain a competitive advantage in the future. Samples of work performed for other organizations is listed in Sample Projects. Sample Projects

When to Call Us

1. You and your staff want some training on searching online to find information efficiently and effectively and you want to setup processes on your computer to reduce information overload. We can show how to get the sources you need and add to productivity.

2. When there is a need for one time in-depth research or concise and frequent information to stay current

3. You have the skills to do your own research yet you and your employees have used up all of your time (24/7) and need our time to assist in achieving your goals.

Lark Birdsong, Principal, is a seasoned information professional with industry experience in the financial, sports, retail, education and non-profit industries. Lark has managed a professional sports team, coached in the Big Ten, brought to market a dividend reinvestment plan for individual retirement accounts, managed cash flow and credit functions for an oil and gas refinery. She has competed at the national level in triathlons and cycling and raced 3,014 miles across America on her bike in 8 days on a 4 women team. She has the same endurance and passion for your company and project that she gives to everyday life.

She couples her industry experience with an MBA in Finance and Accounting, a Master in Education and is nearing completion of a Master in Library and Information Science at The University of Washington.

Look over some of the sample information projects and sign up for the free newsletter. Learn how Google Mobile can help you when you are running late with your flights or see how you can do an image search to help your business grow plus other cool tips in the newsletter archive. If you want to discuss a specific project, give Lark a call or email her to discuss your information needs to see if she might be able to assist you and/or your company.