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Subscription picks for August
4th September 2018
Jinfo's Head of Product, Catherine Dhanjal, highlights a must-read article, report, webinar and Community session from August, on areas from negotiating with vendors to proving the value of the information centre and using automation for increased efficiency.
ConTech 2018 - a new conference on AI, data science & tech
4th September 2018
Clive Snell gives an insight into the speakers and key themes for ConTech 2018, a new event focusing on data science, AI and emerging technologies, taking place in London in November.
Jinfo for optimising your research service
31st August 2018
If you're seeking to optimise your team's performance, benchmark against others in your industry or reporting line, or move towards automation and optimisation, Jinfo's latest resources and events can help. Jinfo's director of research, Robin Neidorf, highlights what's most relevant to those responsible for leading teams of researchers, including a preview of our original research on current awareness and intelligence systems.
Research update - preparing for the busy end of year
23rd August 2018
It's time to take stock of skills, strategy and positioning. Find out how Jinfo resources can help.
My Favourite Tipples from a due diligence researcher
22nd August 2018
My Favourite Tipples are shared by Penny Crossland of the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London and director of CH Business Research Ltd, an investigative research consultancy specialising in open source intelligence. She shares go-to sources for the non-profit sector in Asia and Africa.
Jinfo feedback - AI in information and knowledge centres
16th August 2018
Jinfo recently answered a customer query about implementation of AI in libraries and knowledge management areas. Here we present some of our most recent content in this area along with coverage of vendor strategies around AI.
Catch up on Jinfo for your role today
15th August 2018
Read our round-up to find out what's most relevant to information managers responsible for content purchasing, information strategy and optimising a research team, from negotiating with vendors to streamlining operations and creating a centre of excellence.
Research update - are you ready for the next 20 years of information strategy?
9th August 2018
Jinfo celebrates 20 years and its 500th Newsletter today and we're focused on helping you adapt and thrive for the next 20 years.
Current awareness survey - preliminary results and call to participate
9th August 2018
We reveal the initial findings from this year's current awareness research, and there's still time to participate and give your views.
Jinfo for information strategy
9th August 2018
Which variables contribute to information centre and services success - and how much are they influenced by industry, reporting line and staffing? Jinfo's director of research, Robin Neidorf, highlights research and resources from Jinfo's Research Focus, "Benchmark information roles - Jinfo models of excellence", as well as tools and articles to help you extend your influence and communicate better.
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AI use cases in information management
22nd September 2026
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September 2026 update
2nd September 2026
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8th September 2026 - September 2026 update
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25th August 2026
- Jinfo Community session (TBC) (Community) 15th December 2026
- Jinfo Community session (TBC) (Community) 19th November 2026
- From AI use cases to implementation (Community) 22nd October 2026