It’s astounding. Every day, Google receives over 9.6 billion search queries and around 333.2 billion emails are sent. To say that we are living in an age of information overload where we are bombarded by white noise is, quite frankly, an understatement – but I’m sure you’ve heard all that before. What we’re more
Business development and marketing professionals must constantly be informed about their clients, competitors, and industry news to identify new business opportunities and make informed strategic decisions. In this post, we will explore the importance of focused information for business development and marketing so that you can stay ahead of the game.
Is agile working still relevant for library and information professionals? In my opinion, “agile working” has simply become “working” but you need to look at the possibilities. As the needs of users change, and as technology evolves, information services must adapt in order to continue to serve their users and organisations well. If we want
Software trials are an essential part of the library and information management role. We are constantly being bombarded with new products, services, solutions and databases, however, only the most promising will make it as far as a trial. Trials allow information professionals to test solutions in real-world scenarios and if done correctly, they are a
This question is key when implementing a premium content aggregator platform like Vable. Whether you are setting up simple automated alerts or more complex curated newsletters, for individuals or groups within your organisation, it is imperative to consider your end goal. Content without purpose is just that – content.
Are your recent current awareness news alerts alive with fascinating (and practical) tech news? Who can resist the exciting debut of AI-driven document handling at the Old Bailey? And what about the extraordinary stir in legal circles caused by ChatGPT? You don’t have to be a legal futurologist to predict that 2023 is
Compiling competitive intelligence is a standard requirement for most library and information professionals. We live in an age of intelligence; without targeted and actionable information our firms will fail. CI is said to be the fourth factor for the survival of enterprises after capital, technology and talent.
What’s going to be hot in legal tech in 2023? It’s that time of year when legal information professionals start thinking about the threats and opportunities that lie ahead. In-person conferences, user groups and roundtables are all in the planning phase and we are all interested in what the future holds regarding legal tech.
Legal tech investment and expectations are at an all-time high. But how do you know the best ways to approach a tech implementation project to ensure success for you, your team, your end users and your clients? The more preparation and planning you do beforehand, you can avoid project pitfalls and be more certain of
Proving the value of the library and information team to management is an ongoing challenge. How can information people who work in legal, commercial or financial industries move beyond the immediate logistical challenges, and use their considerable library management skills to innovate, demonstrate value and continue to make an impact in a brave new world?