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Hazel Hall Job Trends in the Information Market: A Q&A with Hazel Hall
30th June 2006

Anyone working in the information industry knows jobs are constantly changing to keep up with the technology. TFPL, Ltd., which provides recruitment, training and advisory services to the sector, recently commissioned a report on the 'e-information' job market, which spans many disciplines not generally associated with traditional information roles.

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Shirl Kennedy The Rise of DocuTicker: So Many Reports, So Little Time
31st May 2006

Government agencies, think tanks, commercial and non-profit organisations, and trade associations provide an incredibly rich and diverse collection of free reports and research. The trouble is there are so many available resources, it's difficult for any information professional to know what's out there, never mind categorise them in a useful way.

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Steve Lee Technology and Industrial Innovation Resources on the Web
31st May 2006

Much relevant information is published on the web, and this article aims to give a flavour of what's available, whether you have a particular idea in mind or a general interest in the area. Its focus is on technology and industrial innovation in the UK, and on government and official sources, but I've also included a limited number of relevant international resources as starting points for further research.

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Dave Dixie How the financial world goes round - a primer on financial information resources
30th April 2006

For those that are new to it, the world of financial information can seem dry and daunting. But despite its impenetrable jargon and some pretty esoteric practices, the working of the financial system is not a branch of metaphysics. It can, and should, be understood by the layperson.

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