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Exclusive content and peer-reviewed articles in ScienceDirect Reference Modules - Materials Science
11th November 2016
Researchers who want to quickly access up-to-date information in science and technology should check out ScienceDirect's Reference Module in Materials Science and Materials Engineering, an online information service from Elsevier. For a snapshot of its benefits start by reading our "Mini review puts ScienceDirect Reference Modules - Materials Science to the test".
The 2016 leaders in UK legal information sources
9th November 2016
The results of Jinfo's "Research on UK legal purchasing preferences and needs 2016" are in and they make for interesting reading about satisfaction with the top four legal products - Westlaw UK, LexisLibrary, Practical Law and Lexis PSL. Our survey also gives insights about what respondents would like to change about these products.
Use the Jinfo Model to develop an approach to understanding and measuring ROI
9th November 2016
Value is more than cost or usage, searches or seats; the definition varies across organisations and is hard to quantify. Robin Neidorf introduces Jinfo's "Model for developing an approach to understanding and measuring value".
Research update - bring us your burning questions
3rd November 2016
Find out how our custom strategy workshops can help you to answer critical questions around information strategy in your environment.
My Favourite Tipples from an enquiry answering expert
3rd November 2016
My Favourite Tipples are shared by veteran research & information skills trainer Tim Buckley Owen. The 7th edition of his book "Successful Enquiry Answering Every Time" is due out next year, and some of his favourite online resources come from the section devoted to "Choosing Your Toolkit".
Jinfo for information strategy
28th October 2016
What are the big questions of 2017 for information managers? Jinfo's director of research, Robin Neidorf, highlights three key themes that should be on your list for next year's strategic planning.
Jinfo feedback - information expertise
28th October 2016
Catherine Dhanjal explains how Jinfo answered a recent customer query about how to guide and train someone to become a skilled information professional.
Review shows Springshare LibInsight aids collaboration and multitasking
26th October 2016
"Analysing Springshare LibInsight - a mini review" gives a complete overview of this brand new big data tool for libraries. The mini review is part of Jinfo's Research Focus "Data analytics - ready your information service".
Outsourcing - think partnership, not supplier
21st October 2016
Outsourcing is big news for information services who buy-in expertise for a variety of reasons. Market leaders in outsourcing include Integreon, LibSource, Information Matters and Visionary Information Solutions. In our recently-published report you'll find a master class on outsourcing with insights from top executives at these market leaders.
Research update - cresting the data analytics wave
20th October 2016
Highlighting the central and strategic role of information professionals in data analytics.
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