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Managing Use of Web Content
10th August 2015
FreePint is researching corporate policies on web content as part of the Topic Series, "All About Usage". Find out more about how to take part - and how to get a copy of the findings.
Avoiding Budget Bleed in Procurement
10th August 2015
We interviewed expert Anders Lautrup-Larsen and asked him how to avoid budget bleed when procuring information, research databases, discovery systems or subscriptions.
FreePint Newsletter 428 Published
6th August 2015
FreePint Newsletter 428 has been published. Find out how FreePint's research, resources and updates help professionals responsible for information in organisations of all kinds minimise risks and maximise opportunities for strategic success.
FreePint for Manufacturing
5th August 2015
Achieving visibility and demonstrating the value of the information centre can be particularly difficult in the manufacturing industry. We look at some tips for overcoming this challenge, as well as how to keep up with newer technologies and platforms - such as ebooks and text and data mining.
Subscription Update - What's New and What's Coming
5th August 2015
Find out what's new and upcoming in FreePint's Content, Community, and Consulting - including recent and forthcoming articles, product reviews, webinars and Community of Practice sessions on subjects from authentication to commercial terms of usage, and an insight into our facilitation of strategic discussions with FreePint's Consulting customers.
My Favourite Tipples from a Senior Research Librarian
5th August 2015
My Favourite Tipples are shared by Sam Wiggins, a senior research librarian for a commercial law firm, embedded in their litigation and dispute resolution teams. He shares his favourite online resources ranging from Twitter chats to checking up on government business.
All About Usage - from Authentication to Licensing
4th August 2015
Anja Thygesen, co-producer of the FreePint Topic Series "All About Usage - From Content Sharing to Data Mining", provides an update on articles and webinars to date - and a taste of the reviews, articles and Community of Practice events coming up.
Choose a Content Management System for a Fully Interactive Site
3rd August 2015
We find out more about content management systems (CMS) and the business problems they can solve from data analytics and digital content specialist Martin Murtland.
FreePint for Vendors
3rd August 2015
FreePint is an important resource for both buyers and sellers of information. Robin Neidorf, FreePint's director of research, highlights recent product reviews, research, webinars, Community of Practice sessions and consulting in areas from ebooks to skills, authentication, visualisation and legal mobile apps.
Using Twitter for Serious Research
31st July 2015
Twitter is potentially an important resource for the serious researcher. We ask business information expert Colin Smith for his thoughts and what to be wary of.
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3rd March 2026
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- Training users in AI (Community) 23rd April 2026
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