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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.
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.
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