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Introduction to Federated Search
9th October 2008

Federated search is a powerful tool for organisations with multiple databases and content sets, but it is often misunderstood. In this clear introduction, expert Jill Hurst-Wahl lays out what federated search does and does not do well and identifies characteristics of organisations 'ready' for federated search. If you've been fielding questions (or have your own) about a search solution that works 'like Google' but inside your firewall, this is a great piece to share with colleagues.

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Asia Pacific Region: Consumer Markets and Industries: Part 2
8th October 2008

As the Asia-Pacific countries take on more important roles in the world economy, demand for research on consumer markets and product trends in the region continues to grow both domestically and globally. This extract from the FUMSI Asia-Pacific Research Resources, part of the Regional Research Series, written by Jenny Zhan (the author of that report) and Pam Foster, outlines key market research tools for the region.

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Asia Pacific Region: Consumer Markets and Industries: Part 1
7th October 2008

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Second Life for Business: Ten Techniques
7th October 2008

Virtual worlds (VWs), like Second Life and World of Warcraft, have been all the rage on the consumer side for some time, but it's not always clear whether or how businesses can make use of those brave new worlds. Sheila Webber and her avatar provide tips for making the most of a corporate presence in a virtual world.

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How the Semantic Web Will Change Information Management: Three Predictions
7th October 2008

Much has been said on the topic of the Semantic Web, but it's not always easy to gauge how it will change the way we work. Silver Oliver provides an overview of how the Semantic Web will affect users and applications, not to mention the role of the information professional.

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Wikis at Sun Microsystems: The Ongoing Evolution
7th October 2008

Since their start as a grassroots collaboration tool inside Sun Microsystems, wikis have come a long way. Scott Brown describes the evolution of wikis inside the enterprise and looks ahead at the role they may play for the company in the future.

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Making a Difference to Patient Care: Using Evidence Based Medicine
2nd September 2008

Evidence-based medicine (EBM) is a means of aiding doctors find information to optimise the care they give their patients. While some worry about the influence that health economics has on the adoption of EBM, Zena Woodley provides real-world examples of EBM success from information practitioners.

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Corporate Blogging: How To Be Open
2nd September 2008

Corporate blogging is on the increase, but what are the success factors for companies who use the technology well? Nick Reynolds relays his own experiences and tips for corporate bloggers, based on his role as editor for the BBC's Internet blog.

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Coming Soon: European Day of Languages
2nd September 2008

It's never too late to learn a new language, and the upcoming European Day of Languages is a perfect time to make a move towards multilingualism. Judith Schilling shares the details of this year's celebration at St. Pancras station planned for 26. September.

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Social Networking: A Research Tool
1st September 2008

Social networks aren't just a valuable way to manage your business and personal connections; these days they're a valuable potential source of hard-to-find research information. Amelia Kassel describes how to get the most of the content that network members are contributing to sites like LinkedIn and Vidipedia.

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