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Figshare - Share, Collaborate and Search Scientific Outputs
12th May 2016

Open access publishing is gaining momentum with more researchers, institutions and publishers getting on board. We recently undertook a mini review to look at how using academic research repository Figshare could help researchers to publicly share more of their work online.

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Subscription Update - What's New and What's Coming
11th May 2016

As we approach the half-way point of our current Research Focus, "Source Expertise - What It Means in a Google World", we've published plenty of articles and reports showing how to take a more strategic role within your organisation and don’t miss our upcoming webinars and Community sessions.

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There's Much More to Search & Discovery than Google
10th May 2016

Co-producer of the Research Focus "Source Expertise - What It Means in a Google World", Lynn Strand, highlights articles and reviews exploring what sets information professionals apart from Google.

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Join Us at Perfect Information Conference 2016
10th May 2016

This year's Perfect Information Conference focuses on "the future of information". Jinfo's director of research, Robin Neidorf, is co-chairing the event and highlights what the event will bring to attendees.

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Jinfo Newsletter 446 Published
5th May 2016

Jinfo Newsletter 446 has been published. Let our proven expertise help you through thorny challenges around sources, technology or value.

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My Favourite Tipples from a Creative Technologist
4th May 2016

My Favourite Tipples are shared by Kate Lomax, a technologist and consultant who specialises in web publishing, rapid prototyping and online learning. Kate shares some of her go-to resources in the field of technology, ebook development, and research.

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Jinfo for Manufacturing
3rd May 2016

In the diverse realm of manufacturing companies, it is a challenge to find the resources to provide content that covers the full range of scientific and engineering research needs and to implement technologies to improve access to such diverse content. Libby Trudell looks at recent Jinfo articles, reviews and webinars which help you do just that.

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Subscription Update - What's New and What's Coming
27th April 2016

Read our round up of the latest articles and reports from our new Research Focus, "Source Expertise - What It Means in a Google World". We have also published product reviews for ProQuest Summon and Intellixir. There are also plenty of webinars and online teleconferences scheduled for the next few months, so be sure to register ahead for those.

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ProQuest Summon - Indexing 3 Billion Items
27th April 2016

We recently undertook an in-depth review of the ProQuest Summon discovery service where a single index holds pre-harvested data on 3 billion items.

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Demonstrating Source Expertise - Show It, Don't Tell It
26th April 2016

Are you demonstrating how invaluable your information skills are to your colleagues and senior leadership? Co-producer of the Research Focus "Source Expertise - What It Means in a Google World", Anja Chemnitz Thygesen, highlights how recent articles and reviews can help you to position yourself as an expert.

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