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Sophie Alexander Analysing Springshare LibInsight - a mini review
21st October 2016

Springshare's LibInsight is a big data tool for libraries that allows them to record, track, and analyse library data. Competitors include SirsiDynix BLUEcloud Library Services Platform and Counting Opinions LibPAS.

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Clare Painter Linking to copyright content
13th October 2016

You may think if you link to someone else's content rather than copy it that you're doing all you should as regards copyright, but that's not the case, as expert Clare Painter explains.

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Sophie Alexander Product review of Springshare LibGuides (value - help & training; competitors; development; pricing)
11th October 2016

In the concluding part of our review of Springshare LibGuides Content Management System for librarians, Sophie Alexander looks at training, pricing and how the product is developed. She also covers its limited number of competitors such as SubjectsPlus.

Note: Full review (PDF) at /go/sub/report/2726

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Shimrit Janes Applying lessons learned from current awareness to data analytics
11th October 2016

Information professionals have strong skills and expertise in the well-established area of current awareness, how can they evolve this prowess to apply it to the emergent field of data analytics? Shimrit Janes reports from a recent Community session which tackled this subject.

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Sophie Alexander Product review of Springshare LibGuides (technology - search & user interface; outputs & alerts; administration)
10th October 2016

Springshare LibGuides lets librarians curate knowledge and share information by creating online Guides on any topic, subject, or course. In part 3 of the review, Sophie Alexander gives a detailed description of the function and types of Guides that can be used and how to create Guides and organise content. She also shows how librarians may use Guides to improve interaction with their user communities and help showcase library resources.

Note: Full review (PDF) at /go/sub/report/2726

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