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FreePint Newsletter 426 Published
9th July 2015

FreePint Newsletter 426 has been published. FreePint's research-based perspectives identify the big issues facing the information profession today. Find out more about our predictions and findings in upcoming webinars.

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An Urgent Call to Action for Investment in Information Skills
8th July 2015

FreePint's recent Report: Research into Skills Development 2015 makes it clear that the critical issue of information skills development is being neglected by many organisations and strategy leaders. Find out more about the research and its relevance to digital workplaces.

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Subscription Update - What's New and What's Coming
8th July 2015

Find out what's new and upcoming in FreePint's Content, Community, and Consulting including our concluding articles, webinars and report from the "Best Practices in Information Skills Development" series. Find out about our next Topic Series, "All About Usage - From Content Sharing to Data Mining". Don't miss our upcoming Community of Practice events on authentication & single sign-on, and on the future of information. Consulting projects include tailored private meetings about FreePint's research insights.

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My Favourite Tipples from a Scandinavian Information Specialist
8th July 2015

My Favourite Tipples are shared by Anja Thygesen, independent Scandinavian business research specialist. She shares her favourite online resources in areas from statistics and company information to satirical cartoons.

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FreePint for Biopharma
8th July 2015

Invited to present original research at a private biopharma event, FreePint explores and comments on the challenges of authentication. As part of our Topic Series, "All About Usage," this project was just one part of how we're connecting with and serving our customers in the biopharma sector. Also find guidance on information skill development, reviews of targeted products, research on ebook acquisition and other relevant content.

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The Risks of Digital Communication
3rd July 2015

Bernadette John is an expert in digital professionalism. She explains why information professionals should be taking the lead in ensuring staff possess appropriate skills to be professional in the digital environment - and what can go wrong if they don't.

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The Mysteries and Challenges of Authentication
1st July 2015

As part of the FreePint Topic Series, "All About Usage", we are carrying out research into different areas, with the first survey looking at authentication and single sign-on. Director of research, Robin Neidorf, introduces the research and invites you to participate.

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Setting Clear Objectives for Information Skills Development
1st July 2015

With limited resources available for workplace skills development, there is an increasing need for information managers to make a more effective case to encourage senior management to invest in this area. A recent FreePint Webinar offered some useful advice on how to make the connection between skills objectives and larger organisational goals and improve your chances of obtaining funding.

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Comparing Seven News Products Across Key Criteria
29th June 2015

FreePint's "Comparative Report on News Products 2015" offers Subscribers in-depth analysis across a range of product variables for seven news products: Factiva, LexisNexis Publisher, Meltwater, Newsdesk, NewsEdge, Nexis, and Northern Light.

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Meeting the Diverse Needs of Learners in a Distance Learning Environment
26th June 2015

Distance learning is flexible, accessible and well-placed to meet the diverse needs of individuals. Despite the obvious advantages to distance learning, there are some pitfalls to avoid when designing a programme and a recent FreePint Webinar highlighted some of these.

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