Information management at a crossroads – interviews with Jinfo Subscribers
Jinfo Report
10th February 2026
Abstract
The information management profession is at a crossroads.
Whilst automation, outsourcing, and AI and creating concerns about job security, opportunities abound in negotiation, quality control, and advising organisations.
Here we discuss our findings from the conversations, and explore strategies for future success, including critical thinking, AI literacy, adaptability, and communication skills.
Contents
- Introduction
- Job security and professional identity
- Artificial intelligence: threat and opportunity
- Shifting roles and administrative tasks
- From researchers to strategic advisors
- The value of the Jinfo community
- Conclusion.
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