Subscription update for information services management
Jinfo Report

27th June 2017

Abstract

This monthly update collects the current content relevant to those responsible for information service management, information strategy and content procurement in a convenient PDF package for download and offline reading.

Includes:

• Product review of PharmaCircle Business Class Professional
  PharmaCircle's Business Class Professional is an online platform used by professionals in the biopharmaceutical industry and provides comprehensive product and business related information. The product is tailored towards business development professionals in smaller companies and offers a comprehensive view into drugs, biologics and combination product development and innovation worldwide. It offers a wide range of information sources and module search features as well as application searches, such as Prospector and Spyglass, which can be used to keep track of specific company news or product events.

• Product review of IBISWorld
  IBISWorld is the biggest publisher of industry level information globally. Its industry research reports can be used to make better business decisions and it's used by those in banking, accounting, and insurance as well as academic, legal, sales and marketing. It is a powerful tool for anyone needing to learn more about a variety of industries and can decrease the amount of time and money spent on finding industry-specific research due to its granular level of reporting.
  

• Mini review of Quest from Priory Solutions
  We've come a long way from handwritten enquiry ledgers and Microsoft Access databases, but in a world of group email lists, wikis and other tools, is there really a need for a dedicated information request and enquiry tracking product? Scott Vine looks at Quest, a request tracking system from Priory Solutions, to find the answer.

• News and Analysis
  Commentary from our contributing editors on products, vendors, trends and issues in the information industry:
  
  • How do Factiva and Nexis measure up?
  • Are you a certified information professional?
  • How I surprised my hiring manager with my MLIS
  • Where does your service sit on our efficiency model?
  • Does your information team possess "radical adaptability"

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