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ScienceDirect's Food Science Module - not just for food specialists
3rd October 2016
Elsevier's Reference Module in Food Science is put under the microscope by Jinfo's reviewer in the just-published "Mini review of ScienceDirect Reference Module in Food Science". One of the key questions considered is: what's its value for information professionals and non-specialists?
Insight 3 from Research Focus - smart decisions on current awareness require data
27th September 2016
In the final insight from Jinfo's Research Focus, "Content and technology for current awareness", Robin Neidorf asks whether you're collecting data to measure the effectiveness of your current awareness efforts, and whether you're reviewing your approach and goals accordingly.
NewsEdge - enhancements can save time
26th September 2016
NewsEdge.com has incorporated quite a few changes that will no doubt interest users who are increasingly pressed for time. We recently evaluated the latest updates, including new visualisation and mobile capabilities.
Insight 2 from Research Focus - should you opt out of current awareness provision?
22nd September 2016
In the second of the insights from Jinfo's Research Focus, "Content and technology for current awareness", Robin Neidorf raises the provocative question of whether you still need to provide a formal current awareness service.
Research update - identifying the consistent principles of current awareness
22nd September 2016
We identify three key principles essential for any successful current awareness plan.
My Favourite Tipples from a website development and analytics expert
22nd September 2016
My Favourite Tipples are shared by Joel Hughes who runs GlassMountains.co.uk, a web design and digital strategy company established in 2001 and based in South Wales. He selects favourite online resources in areas from communication to calendaring.
Insight 1 from Research Focus - current awareness planning should start with the "why"
21st September 2016
In the first of the insights from Jinfo's Research Focus, "Content and technology for current awareness", director of research, Robin Neidorf, explains the importance of starting your evaluation of current awareness from perspective of the value it offers.
Jinfo feedback - what to do when usage decreases
20th September 2016
Robin Neidorf explains how Jinfo answered a recent customer query about a downward shift in database usage that was a threat to the service's potential to grow.
MarketScape - unifying and personalising information streams
20th September 2016
MarketScape has been designed to give both information specialists and market intelligence managers the "optimal tool" for searching, managing and accessing external open access and licensed information. Find out what our reviewer thought of the product.
Factiva's updates attract old and new users
19th September 2016
Factiva may be a long-established premium news resource but it still appreciates the value of changing with the times and has some pretty unique features. Jinfo's reviewer Andrew Grave has taken a look at the latest changes in his "Mini review of Factiva - recent enhancements".
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