| NEWS BRIEFS |
Elsevier Acquires Beilstein Database |
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| Wiley-VCH Debuts New AntiBase Version |
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| SLA Announces Date Change for 2008 Conference, Partnership |
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| Cambridge University Press to Publish Law Journal |
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| Six Publishers Reach a Settlement in Copyright Infringement Case |
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| NewsMakers |
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| FEATURES |
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The London Library: Portrait of a Lady
This
oasis in central London offers 1 million books on 15 miles of open
access shelves, 98 percent of which is on view and free from what head
librarian Inez Lynn calls “trends” in library science.
by Gary Flood
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By the Numbers: Fewer Actual Identity Thefts, but More Attempts
A recent report releases the latest stats on the changing dynamics of identity fraud.
by Phillip Britt
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Case Study: Rolling Out a Robust Library Experience Online
Here’s how the Cuyahoga County (Ohio) Public Library caters to the shifting needs of its information seekers online.
by Marji McClure
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| COLUMNS & NEWS |
NewsBytes |
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Up Front with Barbara Quint
Press: The Right Buttons
bq offers some advice to the information industry about improving relations with the trade press.
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NewsBreak Update
Social Networking, New User Tools, and More
by Paula J. Hane
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Focus on Publishing
Stickers, a Pit Bull, and Brussels: A Busy Month for OA
Robin Peek follows the debate surrounding Overprice Tags and a new form of censorship.
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Internet Waves
Us Versus Them
Shirley Duglin Kennedy sees how comment spammers play havoc with blogs.
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Legal Issues
Google, YouTube, Copyright, and Privacy
George H. Pike explores the latest controversy over digital content and copyright.
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Library Stuff Revisited
Feeds for Thought
Steven M. Cohen shares the personal history of his love of RSS feeds.
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Insider’s Perspective
Online Search: The Five Essential Questions
In our column by information technology experts, Deborah
Richman, senior vice president of marketing and business development at
Collarity, discusses the nuances of today’s search behavior.
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CODiE Awards Nominations |
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Database Review
Windows Live Academic Search … Why?
Mick O’Leary explores the virtues of this new specialty search engine.
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| DEPARTMENTS |
Risking Change
by Dick Kaser |
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| Letter to the Editor |
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InfoToons
by Gib Robbie |
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Interview with John M. Lervik
On the FAST Forward Track
The CEO of Fast Search & Transfer talks about new technology, new tools, and new business.
by Paula J. Hane
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International Report
Developing a New Global Science Gateway and More
Our global correspondent reports on science.world and the treasures of The British Library.
by Jim Ashling
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People Line & the Executive Profile |
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Product News & Reviews
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QlikTech: Customers Driving Innovation
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Slimming Down with Wii Sports
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EndNote Web: A Collaborative Finish
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| Cover Notes |
Book Review
Measuring Your Library’s Value: How to Do a Cost-Benefit Analysis for Your Public Library
by Donald S. Elliot,
Glen E. Holt, Sterling W. Hayden, and Leslie Edmonds Holt
reviewed by Gwen M. Gregory
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In Other Words
Search for Tomorrow
A look inside Information Today, Inc.’s other publications
by Lauree Padgett |
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| CONFERENCE CIRCUIT |
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One Busy Month
Donald T. Hawkins provides a sneak preview of the upcoming conferences around the globe.
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Something New: Electronic Resources & Libraries
by Donald T. Hawkins
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Emerging Libraries: The De Lange Conference VI
by Donald T. Hawkins
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Report from the Field
Getting It Right: The Spring ASIDIC Meeting
by Donald T. Hawkins
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Brussels 2007: The OA Debate Rages On
by Jim Ashling
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NFAIS: E-Science Meets Scholarly Communication
by Donald T. Hawkins
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The Miles Conrad Memorial Lecture
by Donald T. Hawkins
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Wikinomics: The Crossroads of Collaboration
by Barbara Brynko
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| Conference Calendar |
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| LinkUp @ Home |
| Visit Link-Up Digital for additional Web-only content! |
A de.licio.us Way to Use Bookmarks
by Thomas Pack |
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CyberSports
Fans Flock to DIY Video Highlights
by David King |
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