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Early results on Jinfo Survey on data analytics
17th October 2016
How involved are information professionals in data analytics projects - and how well is their expertise understood by industry leaders? Read the early results of our survey into data analytics, and complete the survey yourself to ensure you receive a copy of the report.
Jinfo for knowledge management
17th October 2016
What are the key themes for effective current awareness and how do the latest knowledge management practices fit into that? How will Jinfo's new Research Focus on data analytics help frame the next evolution of KM? Jinfo's director of research, Robin Neidorf, reports.
Review shows Springshare's LibGuides delivers easy signposting
14th October 2016
Jinfo's "Product review of Springshare's LibGuides" looks at the value of this cloud-based content management platform designed to help information centres curate knowledge and share information.
Protect yourself from copyright breaches
14th October 2016
The article "Linking to copyright content" is a must-read for information specialists who undoubtedly use links as shortcuts to point to specific material online. Norma Beavers highlights some of copyright expert Clare Painter's top nuggets of advice.
Practical action on Jinfo's Research Focus, from a management consultancy perspective
11th October 2016
We asked an information professional in a management consultancy about the recent Research Focus, "Content and technology for current awareness" and how it's affected their thinking and resulted in some concrete next steps.
Can Softlink's Illumin prompt efficiency and decision-making?
10th October 2016
Jinfo's "Product review of Softlink's Illumin" is an interesting read - not least because it shows how users can benefit from improved workflows, staff efficiency and a comprehensive knowledge base which can inform decision-making and staff training.
Practical action on Jinfo's Research Focus, from a research specialist
7th October 2016
We interview Shahid Nazir of the Bank of England's information centre about the recent Research Focus, "Content and technology for current awareness" and how it's sparked ideas or affected future plans.
Introducing the producer - Jinfo Research Focus "Data analytics - ready your information service"
6th October 2016
The Jinfo Research Focus "Data analytics - ready your information service" launches this month. We ask the producer, Andrew Lucas, what his background and experience will bring to the Focus and what the Focus will offer in terms of helping information professionals to advise and support strategies around data use, management and value.
Research update - what are you doing around data analytics?
6th October 2016
Take our survey on data analytics as we map approaches to maximising the use and value of data.
My Favourite Tipples from an online intelligence investigator
5th October 2016
My Favourite Tipples are shared by Arthur Weiss - competitive intelligence researcher & trainer - who regularly discovers material uploaded to the web that should be protected or secret.
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