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Research

We're in the midst of my favourite research project - on current awareness - and if you haven't yet done so, there's still time to participate:

Consider taking 15 minutes to complete Jinfo's survey on current awareness provision.

Your input is anonymous, but if you provide an email address at the end, you'll receive the summary results when published later this month.

Early results to date offer a fascinating view into what's changed (hint: a lot!) since Jinfo started collecting similar data on news resources over 10 years ago.

Over the years we've conducted this research, we've expanded and shifted the focus to reflect changes in products, technologies, user preferences and organisational requirements.

This year, you'll find analysis of the following:

• Longevity of current awareness systems
• Tasks information teams perform today with news and current awareness tools
• The mix of premium and non-cost sources in today's current awareness, and what information managers think of them
• The increasing role of technology platforms, and how they affect ROI of current awareness investment
• Unmet needs for current awareness provision.

The survey closes soon, so share your opinions and have your say:

Complete the survey today

Robin Neidorf
Director of Research

"Benchmark information roles - optimise your structure"
Our Research Focus for July to September 2017

Information sources, technology and value must be in place and connected with each other for information to be fully activated as an asset to the business.

Our original research and documentation will enable you to compare your world to the benchmarks and optimise your environment.

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Content

Articles, reports and webinars that help you save time and money and plan for the future... any time, without leaving your desk. Learn more

Articles:

• Defining content aggregators in current awareness on 5th September
• Acquire Media instils confidence in content on 29th August
• The challenges of benchmarking your information service on 25th August
• Mini review of PatentAdvisor on 24th August
• Technology in news curation and the impact on innovation and content reliability on 24th August

Reports:

• Subscription update for information services management on 4th September
• Jinfo model for basic benchmarking on 4th September

Webinars:

• Future-proof your service by refocusing on higher-value work on 12th September
• The increasing role of technology in current awareness on 10th October
• The impact of shrinking spend on premium databases on 7th November
• Current awareness in 2020 on 5th December

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Community

An unmatched forum for frank, confidential discussions with your peers, based on our original insights and proprietary tools. Learn more

• Managing continuous reinvention of your information services on 20th September
• Manufacturing roundtable - focus on benchmarking on 27th September
• Current awareness platforms - is it time to make the leap? on 4th October
• State of the Industry for M&A activity amongst vendors on 11th October
• Professional services roundtable - focus on benchmarking on 25th October
• What do buyers and sellers need from each other during periods of M&A activity on 1st November
• Will you use a news service in 3 years? on 15th November
• State of the industry, 2018 on 3rd January or 7th February

All Jinfo Community »

Consulting

Bring our insights in-house. We'll work with you to make strategic changes in operations, enhance stakeholder relationships and future-proof your information service. Learn more

Who benefits from a Jinfo Subscription?

Our all-original research is for you and your team if you are responsible for content purchasing (4th September), optimising your research service (2nd August), information strategy (12th July) and knowledge management (29th June).

A Jinfo Subscription has these benefits:

• Saves time by using our original research and practical resources
• Define, communicate and measure information value
• Reinvent information services through insight into what the best companies do

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Blog

• My Favourite Tipples from a research librarian on 6th September
• Content department's picks for August on 5th September
• Jinfo for content purchasing on 4th September
• Early current awareness results show intriguing data on 1st September
• PatentAdvisor - your guide through the USPTO on 29th August
• Research update - website developments driven by you on 24th August
• Catch up on Jinfo for your role today on 24th August

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Tip: We offer regular online 30-minute walkthroughs of Jinfo, at 2pm and 7pm UK time. If you or a colleague would like a refresher, just get in touch and we'll be happy to book you in.

"Where I find the most value from Jinfo is what I will call my ad hoc use of the service. I don't use it every day. I know I don't use it as much as I should, but I love knowing that it is there when I need this type of information. It is reliable and is my go-to resource."
Head of Information Services, Biopharmaceutical Mfg. Company
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