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- New Year, new job?
1 February 2012 |
It's a lucky few who enjoy returning to their jobs after a holiday break. Returning to a job in cold wet January is even worse. So it's no surprise that many people include looking for a new job as one of their New Year Resolutions, and job changes shoot through the roof in the first quarter. Looking for a job can be a job in itself, so it's important to maximise your time and target the right roles. How can you do this for knowledge and information work? Full article »
- RUSA presents the best in reference and business resources
30 January 2012 |
RUSA committees are charged with the enormous task of wading through stacks of print resources and hundreds of websites, spending hours in deliberation to provide the profession with quality, trusted resources. At ALA Midwinter, the group announced its selection of outstanding print and online reference sources. Full article »
- SOPA, information blackouts and ready references
18 January 2012 |
It’s official. According to a statement by Jimmy Wales, the “Wikipedia community has chosen to blackout the English version of Wikipedia for 24 hours”. This is in protest to both the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the PROTECT IP Act (PIPA). I was surprisingly saddened to hear about this plan. Surprised not because I have any particular tie to Wikipedia ... more because the shutdown, voluntarily or otherwise, of any information source is unsettling. Full article »
- Would you like some social with your search? Google launches "Search, plus Your World"
16 January 2012 |
Google has given its own Google+ social service a massive boost in the search rankings with the launch of "Search, plus Your World" - perhaps the biggest change to Google results for a decade. The company says it is "transforming Google into a search engine that understands not only content, but also people and relationships. Full article »
- A look at non-profit information websites
3 January 2012 |
If you need to research the non-profit sector then the GuideStar websites are great places to start. Covering the US, UK, Belgium, Israel and India, these websites provide information about the sector’s organisations with some details available for free, more once you are registered, and yet more if you subscribe. Full article »
- Where the jobs are: Listings and resources for LIS professionals
1 December 2011 |
The art of job seeking transforms itself to keep pace with ever-changing technology, so what are the best techniques to use and places to go when looking for an LIS job? Africa S Hands gives us an insight into not only the resources to use but also how to plan job seeking activities to make the most of what is available. Full article »
- Communications industry resources on a budget
1 November 2011 |
With the influence of social media changing attitudes to the sharing of data and having a positive impact on the availability of free information, the resources providing data and analysis on the communications industry are having to evolve. As Heidi Longaberger describes, these changes mean that finding data on a budget is becoming easier. Full article »
- Powering up with predictive search
3 October 2011 |
One of the most difficult aspects of searching for information on an unfamiliar subject is knowing the appropriate vocabulary to use. Each sector and industry has its own terminology which can cause a search barrier for the uninitiated. Tasha Bergson-Michelson shows how to overcome this barrier through the use of predictive search which involves visualising what the answer might be. Full article »
- ProQuest Dialog for novice and experienced searchers
4 September 2011 |
Whether you are an old hand at searching Dialog products or you are a novice, searching methods in ProQuest Dialog™ allow everyone to achieve precision in their search results. Beverley Crane explains how this is possible using thesaurus, set searching and restricting searching in a multi-file search. Full article »
- Tricks of the trade show: Making the most of your field research [ABSTRACT]
1 August 2011 |
Industry trade shows and conferences can be so big that you just don’t know where to start. But don’t be put off; follow this advice from Judith Binder and capitalise on the wealth of business and market information that can be gleaned if you take the right approach. Make sure you plan how you will come away from the event with key competitive intelligence … without giving too much away yourself! Full article »
- OrgIntel: Finding and influencing your stakeholders [ABSTRACT]
1 July 2011 |
Ever felt that your organisation does not appreciate the value you provide as an information professional? Well, all you need to do is follow Scott Brown’s very practical suggestions and carry out OrgIntel, This is all about finding the influencers and conversations in your organisation and then, coupled with a willingness to increase your visibility, you can get involved in the discussions and anticipate information needs. Full article »
- LinkedIn: An awesome information resource for building your reputation, your connections and your knowledge
1 June 2011 |
From its recruitment tool origins, LinkedIn has grown into a vital networking tool for companies as well as individuals. Among its many features, Groups allow you to keep on top of the latest developments while making new contacts, and LinkedIn Today aggregates news shared on LinkedIn and Twitter. Elisabeth Goodman shows why individuals and companies alike should embrace LinkedIn. Full article »
- Sound Advice: Online audio archives & repositories for research
3 May 2011 |
Recorded sound can evoke strong emotions and enhance the experience and understanding of the researcher and end user, which makes it a powerful tool for museums. It is also a format which is increasingly available online and can provide a valuable source of information to supplement text-based material for the researcher. In his article, Andrew Youngkin gives a flavour of the audio material available. Full article »
- Twitter for business intelligence
4 April 2011 |
Twitter is increasingly being used by businesses as part of their marketing campaigns; whether it’s for monitoring their brand, tracking their competitors or making product announcements. But to make the most of research on Twitter, an organised approach is needed that enables easy compilation of the findings. Charlene Burke shows how third party tools can be used to formulate advanced searches, track down and follow executives, search for URLs and track keywords. Full article »
- Selected Sources for Emerging Markets: China
14 March 2011 |
DocuTicker editors contribute brief articles to FUMSI on conducting research with grey literature - reports from government agencies, think tanks, research institutes and public interest organisations. Full article »
- The people have spoken: Tapping into the collective intelligence of social media to brainstorm a new project
1 March 2011 |
Tapping into the collective intelligence that’s out there in social media is a great way to brainstorm when starting a new research project. Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and blogs are particularly useful, as are social media search engines such as Social Mention and Whos Talkin. But, as Andrew Rieder explains, you have to be prepared to invest time in building up relationships if you want to get the most out of these sites. Full article »
- Patents 101: A Very Basic Introduction to the World of Patent Searching for Non-Patent Searchers
2 February 2011 |
Patents are of great interest to those involved in competitor intelligence and new products as they provide a wealth of information about companies, markets and people. So the tips in this basic introduction to patent searching, by Martin Goffman and Ron Kaminecki, will help to take away the mystique of the world of patents and add another source of information to explore. Full article »
- Search Engines Revisited
4 January 2011 |
Does the fact that Google is now a verb make it a better search engine than Yahoo! and Bing? Africa S Hands compares the search features and other services provided by the three search engines, and concludes that, although it is a case of ‘horses for courses’, Bing and Yahoo! still lag behind in some areas. Full article »
- Selected Sources for UK Charities
24 December 2010 |
DocuTicker editors contribute brief articles to FUMSI on conducting research with grey literature - reports from government agencies, think tanks, research institutes and public interest organisations. Full article »
- Selected Sources for Labour Law
10 December 2010 |
DocuTicker editors contribute brief articles to FUMSI on conducting research with grey literature - reports from government agencies, think tanks, research institutes and public interest organisations. Full article »
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