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Topic: Data Services & Collections
No need for angst over analytics
You know those words that gradually start to crop up more and more frequently until you feel you really should find out more? In academic circles, ‘analytics’ is probably one of those words. The Wikipedia definition is a bit dry … Read more
A customer-focused Jisc redesigns the future
This post gives an update on how we are testing new methods to help deliver products and services that will have high value for you in the future. This is in response to our Wilson Review which stated that there … Read more
Climate change – pulling the figures out of murky waters
At the start of March the Environment Agency warned that Britain needs to become more resilient to drought and flooding, as extremes of weather may be on the increase. That didn’t come as a surprise to me, as someone who … Read more
We are watching you
The Web is a place where someone is always watching what you do. I understand that… but there again, the Web is such a giant metropolis, how and why would anyone notice what one individual like me is looking at … Read more
Manage your Freedom of Information requests
The amount of requests received by universities and colleges under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, Data Protection Act and Environmental Information Regulations continues to increase year on year. And so, as a consequence, do the costs and time associated with … Read more
Harnessing new technologies to boost engagement for library instruction
Times have changed beyond recognition for college librarians: we are no longer thought of as softly-spoken, book stamping people with a bun and a cardigan, and our job titles have changed too: research/information specialists, learning resources tutors, e-librarians and more. … Read more
UUK efficiency and modernisation – JISC’s existing work
On Friday I shared with you my thoughts on the recent UUK report and why it’s important for universities to engage with it at a strategic level. In the spirit of sharing work that JISC has undertaken or has underway … Read more
UUK efficiency and modernisation – sharing practice and solutions
Earlier this month Universities UK published its report on ‘Efficiency and Effectiveness in Higher Education’. Today and Monday I’ll be sharing my own views of the report – today, an overview of its strategic direction, and on Monday, a more detailed look at … Read more
Research data – why now?
This is very good time to talk about effective research data management. It has recently hit the headlines and now that a tweet can be considered a valid freedom of information request, the issue will become even more pressing for … Read more
Is the physical library redundant in the 21st century?
Is the physical experience of holding a book or other paper-based object really the most valued aspect of library provision these days? And are researchers only able to cope with the world of information if their access to resources is … Read more
