Subscription update for information services management
1st June 2017

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Mini review of Overleaf
1st June 2017

Overleaf is a software tool based on LaTeX which integrates into the authoring, publishing and archiving eco-system to support scientific and technical collaboration and publication. Reviewer Helen Josephine covers the products background and potential user groups, including those not familiar with the features of LaTeX. She considers the key features and potential uses of the software by technical teams, laboratories, software and hardware manufacturers and other industries which produce technical articles and archive internal documents.

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User needs for discovery services
1st June 2017

Jinfo recently conducted a survey to assess how corporate information professionals understand and use discovery services. In this second of a four-part article, we look at the user needs which are driving the assessment and deployment of discovery services in the corporate sector. The results of the survey highlight key pain points for users which we explore further.

Note: Full report (PDF) at /go/sub/report/2834

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What "discovery" means to corporate information managers
31st May 2017

Over the last few years, the meaning of the term "discovery services" has changed, causing uncertainty for information professionals. To add to the confusion, the meaning also varies within different contexts. To gain some clarity, Jinfo carried out a survey earlier this year, inviting information professionals to comment on how they understand the term and this, first of four articles, looks at some of the results of this.

Note: Full report (PDF) at /go/sub/report/2834

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How do Factiva and Nexis measure up?
31st May 2017

A recent Jinfo Community session invited users and vendors to discuss the merits and points for improvement of the two main premium news platforms: Factiva from Dow Jones and Nexis from LexisNexis. We capture feedback and present a SWOT analysis for each.

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Jinfo survey - exploring discovery services - 2017
30th May 2017

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Market landscape - ebook sources and portals for the legal sector
29th May 2017

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Market landscape - Know Your Customer products
23rd May 2017

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Three steps to prosperous business partnerships
22nd May 2017

Information professionals need to be adept at handling many different types of business relationships, both internal and external. Rebecca Gebhardt Brizi looks at the approaches that can be adopted to create a foundation of trust and collaboration and exceed expectations and outcomes for all parties involved.

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Q&A with Priory Solutions - positioning for strong continued growth
16th May 2017

Priory Solutions provides software solutions to some of the most prestigious global legal and financial firms. Recently acquired by TRG, Jinfo recently spoke to Priory's newly-appointed managing director, Leigh Walters, about his new role, the company's products, including online resource management software, ResearchMonitor, and request tracking software, Quest and some of the challenges that lie ahead. 

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