UK Legal Research 2015 (Introduction, History, Methodology and Respondent Pool)
20th October 2015

FreePint has conducted research into purchasing trends and preferences in the UK legal market since 2010. Director of research, Robin Neidorf, introduces this year's findings, looking at whether content budgets are increasing, diminishing or remaining stable; influencers over specification and purchase; and which stakeholders are involved with overall content budget approval.

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Q&A with Eduserv - Authentication in the Information Industry
19th October 2015

The corporate pharma field is research-intensive with literature searching a key component of the work. We interview Eduserv and find out more about their OpenAthens access management product, specfic authentication and access challenges facing corporate libraries, and how Eduserv aims to bring organisations and publishers closer to seamless user access.

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Product Review of Factiva (Technology - Search & User Interface)
19th October 2015

In the third part of his product review, Andrew Grave takes a close look at news aggregator Factiva's functionality. His review includes the two search tools and the homepages. Query Genius, introduced last year, the newsletter function, and the various news pages which can be tailored to display content according to each user's needs are assessed. In addition, he covers new features such as this year's additions to Factiva Intelligent Indexing.

Note: Full review (PDF) at /go/sub/report/2558

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Reflecting on the FreePint Topic Series "All About Usage"
16th October 2015

As the FreePint Topic Series "All About Usage - From Content Sharing to Data Mining" reaches its conclusion, co-producer Andrew Lucas looks back over the series and highlights some of the key articles and events on subjects from authentication to content rights and responsibilities, original research and resource management. He also considers some of the key findings and next steps from the series.

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Q&A with Priory Solutions - ResearchMonitor for Resource Management
16th October 2015

Sophie Alexander interviewed Peter Borchers, managing director of Priory Solutions, to find out more about the company, its products Quest and SmartRecharge, and its flagship online resource management software ResearchMonitor and its cost analysis features. She also looks at what makes them so different from their competitors.

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Product Review of Factiva (Sources - Content & Coverage)
16th October 2015

Continuing his product review, Andrew Grave looks at the breadth of content available in traditional and social media through global news aggregator Factiva. In part two he describes its exclusive content and geographical spread. Growth in content acquisition since Factiva was last reviewed in FreePint is also covered, including its deepening relationship with fellow News Corporation company, Storyful.

Note: Full review (PDF) at /go/sub/report/2558

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Mini Review of F1000Workspace
14th October 2015

Sophie Alexander reviews F1000Workspace, a suite of tools to help scientists with writing, collaborating, reference management and preparation for publishing scientific papers, the latest offering from publisher Faculty of 1000 (F1000). Although designed specifically for life scientists, F1000Workspace would also be useful for anyone writing scholarly or academic articles. Its features, technology and pricing are evaluated as well as how the new product fits in with F1000's aim of tackling problems with the process of publishing research findings.

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Product Review of Factiva (Introduction; Value; Contact Details)
13th October 2015

Andrew Grave begins his review of Factiva, Dow Jones' premium news aggregation service, introducing the company and product and giving his view on the value the product offers.

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Thomson Reuters Legal Division Gives Perspective on Changing Patterns in Content Usage
13th October 2015

Business information specialist, Chris Porter, talks to Thomson Reuters about the interaction between evolving customer needs and contractual conditions. He interviews Jonathan Beak, chief counsel of the Thomson Reuters Legal business for UK and Ireland, to look in particular at how the Thomson Reuters legal information division has changed its approach since acquiring the Practical Law Company and how this has also impacted on Westlaw.

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Trends in Content & Data Usage and Usage Rights
12th October 2015

Many information professionals are experiencing situations where end-users want to do more with the content and data than is in the contract with the supplier. Information management specialist Bill Noorlander explains the terms primary and secondary usage, gives examples of 'usage creep', and explains how to ensure end-users stay within specific usage guidelines, contractual terms & conditions - and how to go about extending these rights if necessary.

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