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Outsourcing - think partnership, not supplier
21st October 2016
Outsourcing is big news for information services who buy-in expertise for a variety of reasons. Market leaders in outsourcing include Integreon, LibSource, Information Matters and Visionary Information Solutions. In our recently-published report you'll find a master class on outsourcing with insights from top executives at these market leaders.
Research update - cresting the data analytics wave
20th October 2016
Highlighting the central and strategic role of information professionals in data analytics.
Jinfo feedback - the merits of "single source" for key content
19th October 2016
Catherine Dhanjal explains how Jinfo answered a recent customer query about whether a law firm information centre can provide a high quality service with just one premium subscription source.
My Favourite Tipples from a strategic marketing consultant
19th October 2016
My Favourite Tipples are shared by Jennifer E. Burke, president of IntelliCraft Research LLC., (also known online by her alter ego, The InfoHound). She shares some favourite online tools for marketing communications.
Early results on Jinfo Survey on data analytics
17th October 2016
How involved are information professionals in data analytics projects - and how well is their expertise understood by industry leaders? Read the early results of our survey into data analytics, and complete the survey yourself to ensure you receive a copy of the report.
Jinfo for knowledge management
17th October 2016
What are the key themes for effective current awareness and how do the latest knowledge management practices fit into that? How will Jinfo's new Research Focus on data analytics help frame the next evolution of KM? Jinfo's director of research, Robin Neidorf, reports.
Review shows Springshare's LibGuides delivers easy signposting
14th October 2016
Jinfo's "Product review of Springshare's LibGuides" looks at the value of this cloud-based content management platform designed to help information centres curate knowledge and share information.
Protect yourself from copyright breaches
14th October 2016
The article "Linking to copyright content" is a must-read for information specialists who undoubtedly use links as shortcuts to point to specific material online. Norma Beavers highlights some of copyright expert Clare Painter's top nuggets of advice.
Practical action on Jinfo's Research Focus, from a management consultancy perspective
11th October 2016
We asked an information professional in a management consultancy about the recent Research Focus, "Content and technology for current awareness" and how it's affected their thinking and resulted in some concrete next steps.
Can Softlink's Illumin prompt efficiency and decision-making?
10th October 2016
Jinfo's "Product review of Softlink's Illumin" is an interesting read - not least because it shows how users can benefit from improved workflows, staff efficiency and a comprehensive knowledge base which can inform decision-making and staff training.
Community session
11th December 2024
2025 strategic planning; evaluating research reports; The Financial Times, news and AI
5th November 2024
- 2025 strategic planning; evaluating research reports; The Financial Times, news and AI
5th November 2024 - All recent Jinfo Subscription content
31st October 2024 - End-user training best practice research
24th October 2024
- Jinfo Community session (TBC) (Community) 23rd January 2025
- Clinic on contracting for AI (Community) 11th December 2024
- Discussing news and AI strategies with the Financial Times (Community) 21st November 2024