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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.
Jinfo feedback - the merits of "single source" for key content
19th October 2016
Catherine Dhanjal explains how Jinfo answered a recent customer query about whether a law firm information centre can provide a high quality service with just one premium subscription source.
My Favourite Tipples from a strategic marketing consultant
19th October 2016
My Favourite Tipples are shared by Jennifer E. Burke, president of IntelliCraft Research LLC., (also known online by her alter ego, The InfoHound). She shares some favourite online tools for marketing communications.
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