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Is all the information you need freely available on the web? It doesn't take long to find the answer to that question! So, how do you fill in the gaps? Well, why not try that very traditional information gathering method - having a conversation with a person. Building up relationships with...
Social media are now at the heart of a great range of personal and business activities. Whether you want to promote yourself or your business and its products, exchange views with like-minded people, search out business intelligence, or even find sources for traditional activities like cold...
Travelling around the world may be easier than it's ever been but finding economic and trade information can still be difficult for emerging markets like India, China and Brazil where government restrictions may restrict the free flow of information. This is when compilations of sources are...
Do you always use the same approach to research? Are you in a research rut? Then be more creative in your approach and try some new techniques. Don't immediately reach for Google but try clustering search engines instead, or tap into the expertise of others by using curated sources. Perhaps...
The tools of research are changing at a rapid rate. FUMSI aims to commission articles that help info pros of all kinds stay informed about the most recent advancements, technological leaps and tips to keep their skills sharp.
This latest FUMSI Report brings together some of the latest...
It is easy to think that everything must be available online but this is far from being the case and offline research is still a vital methodology in an information professional's armoury. Talking face-to-face is important so that an info pro can ensure that they are asking the right question...
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"This month's folio is for those times when you can't find what you need using Google. It includes articles with practical tips for selecting and using some alternative search engines - those specialised, but lesser-known tools for uncovering hard-to-find information on the web. You'll also...
"More than ever, organizations are trying to maximize their resources and stay ahead of the competition. They're looking for reliable information about their competition, so it follows that the person who can quickly find that information - or help others to find it - becomes a valuable asset...
The Canadian Business Research Resources report is a comprehensive introduction to online sources providing valuable information on various elements of the country's economy, population and government.
Total pages: 41
From the first chapter:
"This report aims to provide useful...
The Asia-Pacific Research Resources report is a comprehensive introduction to online sources providing valuable information on various elements of the region's economy, population and government.
Total pages: 98
From the introduction:
"The boom in emerging Asian economies and the...
The Middle East and North Africa Research Resources report is a comprehensive introduction to online sources providing valuable information on various elements of the region's economy, population and government.
Total pages: 72
From the introduction:
"Together, the regions of the...
The European Research Resources report is a comprehensive introduction to online sources (primarily free) providing valuable information on various elements of the EU's economy, population and government.
Total pages: 34
From the introduction:
"This report aims to sketch some of the...
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Folio on Conferences and Continuing Professional Development
This Folio brings together a range of FUMSI articles on conferences and professional development. Use Contributing Editor Joanna Ptolomey has collected together, and commented on, this collection.
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