Which literature databases do you use the most?

This is quite possibly my shortest ever blog post.

For our next release of 2Dsearch we are looking to provide support for a number of new databases, and we’d like your opinion.

Which of the following do you use most frequently? Please select up to 3 choices.

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First International Workshop on Professional Search

In our last few posts we’ve discussed a range of topics that have explored some of the complexity and nuance in designing effective search experiences. However, much of this complexity is hidden from the majority of us, as its effect is most keenly felt in what we call ‘professional search’ applications, i.e. those used by lawyers, scientists, information professionals, etc. in the course of their work. These individuals undertake search tasks as part of their professional duties, often applying specialist expertise to address a specific brief, with a high value outcome and within explicit resource constraints.

So I am delighted therefore to invite you to attend the First International Workshop on Professional Search, which will be held on 12 July in Ann Arbor, Michigan as part of SIGIR 2018:

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