Source Update for EBSCO
10th July 2015

The latest additions in EBSCO, researched and compiled by Anne Jordan.

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Product Review of FirstWord Pharma PLUS (Sources - Content & Coverage)
9th July 2015

In the second part of her product review of FirstWord Pharma PLUS, Robyn Smith looks at coverage of the news, analysis and expert opinion service for pharmaceutical industry professionals. She considers the breadth of the information platform's news sources and topics covered, and value-added & customisable features such as editorial input and quality checking.

Note: Full review (PDF) at /go/sub/report/2522

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Mini Review of Fastcase HD
8th July 2015

John DiGilio reviews the popular Fastcase HD mobile app. A free, virtual library of US primary source materials available via smartphone, it is ranked as one of the most downloaded apps for legal research. John finds out why this standalone solution and complement to Fastcase on the web is so popular.

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Research Into Skills Development 2015
8th July 2015

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Source Update for Factiva
7th July 2015

The latest additions and takedowns in Factiva, researched and compiled by Anne Jordan.

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Product Review of FirstWord Pharma PLUS (Introduction; Value; Contact Details)
7th July 2015

FirstWord Pharma PLUS, the personalised news, analysis and expert opinion service for pharmaceutical industry professionals, is introduced here by Robyn Smith in the first part of her product review. As the premier information platform within the suite of FirstWord Group's bioindustry products, she considers audience, access and value.

Note: Full review (PDF) at /go/sub/report/2522

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Results from FreePint Research into Skills Part 3 - Strategy and Resources
6th July 2015

In part three of her analysis Robin Neidorf reports further on FreePint's research into how information professionals address skills development. The research included a series of questions to understand the state of strategic planning around skills development, including: the impact of strategy, leadership and organisational culture on information skills investment, strategic planning to meet information skills needs, and budget & resource considerations. We also asked what needs to change in terms of additional or alternative resources or training for information professionals and knowledge workers.

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Reflecting on the FreePint Topic Series "Best Practices in Information Skills Development"
3rd July 2015

As the FreePint Topic Series: Best Practices in Information Skills Development concludes, co-producers Sarah Huibregtse and Val Skelton highlight key themes that have emerged from the series. These include the evolution of the user, the constant shift of organisational priorities, needs analysis and development of objectives, skills development strategies, changes in delivery methods, and building partnerships. Additionally, some initial thoughts regarding the skills development strategy research are shared.

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Results from FreePint Research into Skills Part 2 - What's On Offer
2nd July 2015

In part two of her analysis Robin Neidorf reports further on FreePint's research into how information professionals address skills development. She drills down into the findings to give detail on the scope of existing programmes to support information skills development, and the overall culture around development - with specific comments about development for information professionals and development for knowledge workers. Preference for different formats for training are highlighted as well as go-to sources for programmes and training.

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Digital Professionalism Skills for the Workforce
2nd July 2015

Bernadette John explains what digital professionalism means and how it goes far beyond an understanding of social media. She goes into detail about why gaining these skills is essential, not just for employees but also for their families and friends, and where knowledge of information governance and confidentiality issues, correct use of images and understanding the risks of shadow IT become particularly important.

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