Magazine changes in 2017 promise to enhance member value.

• Author: Wiler, Vicki
• Position: IN FOCUS: A Message from the Editor - Editorial

As we close this 50th volume year, we're looking ahead to an important change for Information Management in 2017. Beginning with our next issue, Information Management magazine will be published in a digital format only. Though some may not welcome this change at first, we are confident you will quickly see its value.

By eliminating the long and expensive print production and mailing processes, the magazine will be timelier, and we will be able to offer more content--even adding or updating content between issues. Over time, we also expect be able to increase the number of issues you will receive each year.

Even better, we will be able to redirect saved resources into other areas that will enhance the value of your membership.

For example, we will be able to move the magazine to a responsive design application that will enable you to read the digital version more easily on virtually any device, such as laptops, smartphones, and tablets. This means the magazine layout will "respond" to the size of the device you are using by reformatting itself, eliminating or minimizing the scrolling that often has been required to read the current digital version on many screens.

This application also will offer more interactivity, such as real-time commenting on content, participating in polls that will provide instant results, and viewing "how to" videos and other informational content.

If you "have to have" a physical...