The importance of communicating strategy to your team
18th November 2019

Jinfo has consistently highlighted the importance of setting a strategy to support the organisation and manage risks and opportunities but if it isn't implemented in the right way it will be ineffective. This article looks at the important role of information centre staff in communicating and developing a strategic plan and what practical steps you can take within your own organisation to bring this about.

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Webinar deck - interpreting the results of the Jinfo Survey on current awareness and intelligence 2020
14th November 2019

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Product review of ResearchMonitor (value - help & training; competitors; development; pricing)
14th November 2019

In the final part of our product review of TRG Screen's ResearchMonitor, an electronic resource management tool, we take a look at the help and training that's available within the product, including a detailed and comprehensive overview of videos, articles and webinars. We also highlight its direct competitors, including Onelog from ITS and LookUp Precision from Lucidea, product development plans, and pricing options.

Note: Full review (PDF) at /go/sub/report/3289

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Product Review of ResearchMonitor (technology - search & user interface; APIs; outputs & alerts; administration)
13th November 2019

In the third part of our product review of TRG Screen's ResearchMonitor, an electronic resource management tool, we explore the technology in greater detail, including the RMWeb client, the product's web interface, including analytics, resources, the various reports available, contracts and its administrative features.

Note: Full review (PDF) at /go/sub/report/3289

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Visual communication - pictures speak louder than words
13th November 2019

Being able to visualise ideas has become increasingly important in today's world and to the decision-making process within an organsation. This article explores some of the rules and best practices that apply to concept visualisation as well as practical ways to implement them.

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Introverts as consultants
12th November 2019

There are many so-called "introverts" working within the information world and their specific skill set is valuable but, being a people profession, skills in extroversion are just as important. This article looks at some practical strategies you can adopt to help you become more extrovert and step outside of your comfort zone. 

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Product review of ResearchMonitor (sources - content & coverage)
12th November 2019

TRG Screen's ResearchMonitor, an electronic resource management tool, has thousands of sites and resources already built-in and in the second part of our product review, we take a detailed look at the range of sources it manages and how you can find, add, configure and monitor them.

Note: Full review (PDF) at /go/sub/report/3289

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Product Review of ResearchMonitor (key advantages; introduction; contact details)
11th November 2019

If your organisation subscribes to multiple resources, the need to manage access to them and monitor their usage is essential. One such tool that can do this is ResearchMonitor, an electronic resource management tool. In the first part of our product review, we take a look at the product and its new owner, TRG Screen, as well as some of its key advantages, who its competitors are and what development plans are in the pipeline.

Note: Full review (PDF) at /go/sub/report/3289

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Product review of ResearchMonitor
11th November 2019

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Community deck - Jinfo for content purchasing
11th November 2019

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