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Subscription Update - What's New and What's Coming
23rd September 2015

The subjects of content management, copyright and authentication are examined in vendor interviews, expert articles and webinars as part of the Topic Series "All About Usage". We highlight a new in-depth review of Westlaw UK and its mobile-friendly web app, as well as an upcoming Community of Practice event in New York and London which promises to be fascinating for both buyers and sellers of information.

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FreePint for Professional Services
22nd September 2015

"Usage" is a term information professionals, including those in professional services firms, tend to use in a very general way, so FreePint has undertaken a deep dive into specific aspects of usage. What resources are being used? How can eResources be accessed more easily? Are users complying with usage terms and conditions? What do we learn about user preferences and behaviours from examining usage data?

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Practical Advice on Tackling Copyright Concerns
22nd September 2015

Copyright is an ongoing challenge for information professionals and end-users, we introduce copyright expert Clare Painter, our new regular writer on the subject.

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FreePint for Government
18th September 2015

Government agencies are known for their multiple layers of decision-making, strict hierarchies and lengthy tenures. Recent FreePint Communities of Practice and Consulting sessions prove useful for those in government involved in setting strategy and promoting information expertise - and a good source of shared experience and tips from FreePint and peers for building collaborative relationships with a range of stakeholders.

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Reducing Authentication Angst
16th September 2015

Authentication continues to be a focus for the FreePint Topic Series" All About Usage - From Content Sharing to Data Mining". Co-producer Andrew Lucas rounds up the latest FreePint reports and articles on authentication and content management.

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Can I Help You?
15th September 2015

It can be tricky to balance service to users while ensuring you don't neglect strategic focus or relationships with influencers - Robin Neidorf considers conclusions from the Cycling for Libraries event.

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Get Away from your Desk to Analyse your Work
15th September 2015

Robin Neidorf shares six lessons learnt from taking time away from day-to-day work to take part in the Cycling for Libraries conference.

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Westlaw UK - Wide Range of Content & More Sources Coming
14th September 2015

Westlaw UK is designed to be a one-stop-shop aimed at lawyers and information professionals, but useful for anyone with an interest in the law. Scott Vine carried out a recent review for FreePint and Sophie Alexander finds out from him what makes this product so unique and why it's the go-to solution for so many of the UK's top law firms.

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FreePint Newsletter 430 Published
10th September 2015

FreePint Newsletter 430 has been published. Looking ahead to our new Topic Series "News, and Other Commodities" and considering the benefits of new connections - neural and in-person.

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My Favourite Tipples from a "Born Digital" Information Professional
9th September 2015

Digital information, including social media, is very transient. Keeping up with the latest developments in digital preservation can be tricky. In her "My Favourite Tipples", Steph Taylor, tutor on the award-winning Digital Preservation Training Programme at the University of London Computing Centre (ULCC), shares some of the resources she uses to stay current.

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