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Reed Elsevier Takes Its B2B Arm Off the Market
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Gannett Acquires Social Media Services Provider
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OCLC Develops Search Service and More
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Jordan, Edmiston Group Announces Two Acquisitions
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IDEX Acquisition Adds 1 Million Expert Witness Records to LexisNexis
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| FEATURES |
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Applause, Applause
Information Today announces the winners of the 2008 People’s Choice Awards, honoring those who had a profound impact on the IT industry last year.
Introduction by Barbara Brynko; profiles by Bill Greenwood
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Where Have All the Lawsuits Gone?
The Google Book Search lawsuit has been resolved, but legal challenges still remain for other IT initiatives.
by George H. Pike
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hakia Helps Librarians With Credible Search Results
hakia is enlisting librarians to help give internet search a more trustworthy image.
by Vanessa Fox
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SwetsWise: Customized Subscription Support
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Unraveling the Web of New Legislation
Despite the economic crisis, technology issues may be addressed quickly by the Obama administration.
by Phillip Britt
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To Scam or Not to Scam
Internet scams are still alive and well. Here’s how to protect yourself and your employees.
by J.A. Hitchcock
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More Scams to Keep in Mind
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Pew Reports Target Networked Families, Workers
by Bill Greenwood
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CCC: Helping Creators License Content
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| COLUMNS |
Focus on Publishing
Bioline International Spreads Its Wings
Robin Peek focuses on one company’s efforts to expand open access. |
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Internet Waves
The Internet Is …
Shirley Duglin Kennedy explores the meaning of the internet through quotes from prominent figures. |
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Legal Issues
Business Method Patents in Jeopardy
George H. Pike discusses a court decision that puts new limits on business method patents. |
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Library Stuff Revisited
Addicted to Add-Ons
Steven M. Cohen unveils his three top Firefox add-ons.
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Insider’s Perspective
Tools for Revenue Optimization
Guest columnist Matthew Shanahan explains how usage metering and analytics can help companies increase revenue.
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Database Review
Open Content Alliance Embodies Open Source Movement
Mick O’Leary highlights an open source alternative to Google Book Search.
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| DEPARTMENTS |
Up Front With Barbara Quint
Folly: The Gift That Keeps on Giving
bq takes Time-Warner to task for cable outages.
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Words at Work |
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Editorial
These Times in a Bottle
by Dick Kaser |
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Letter from the Editor |
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InfoToons
by Gib Robbie |
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IT Spotlight
Jive Software Enables Growth in Collaboration
Marji McClure highlights a company that is helping employees interact with business partners and each other.
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Cool Tools
The Next Big Sound and Watching Jogli Play VJ
John Carr offers details on two apps worth checking out.
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Interview With Vin Caraher
A Look at the Scientific Business of Thomson Reuters
CEO Vin Caraher offers insights into the growth and future of the company.
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People Line & the Executive Profile |
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International Report
Internet Use: Analysis and Abuse
Our global correspondent reports on OECD’s Scopus adoption, the launch of a new blog, and two new internet studies.
by Jim Ashling
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| CONFERENCE CIRCUIT |
A Look at the Information Society
Donald T. Hawkins provides a sneak preview of the industry’s upcoming conferences.
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Information Today, Inc.’s Conference Dates |
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New Conference Targets Search Engine Developers
by Donald T. Hawkins
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Report From the Field
The 28th Charleston Conference: The Best of Times … The Worst of Times
Text and photos by Donald T. Hawkins |
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Report From the Field
Friending Charleston
by Marydee Ojala
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Report From the Field
Online Information 2008: Checking the Pulse of Business
Text and photos by the ITI Blog Team
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| Conferences Around the World |
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| NEWS |
NewsBytes |
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NewsBreak Update
Challenges and Opportunities in the New Year
by Paula J. Hane
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NewsMakers |
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Product News & Reviews
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SemantiFind Puts Semantic Spin on Search Engines
39 - Safari Bookbag: A Digital Library for iPhones and iPods
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Thomson Innovation: Search Made Easy
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Asigra: Providing the Key to Correctness
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Collexis: A Matchmaker for Grants and Reviewers
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| COVER NOTES |
Book Review
Philosophical Insights for Today’s Librarians
Self-Examination: The Present and Future of Librarianship
by John M. Budd
reviewed by Gwen M. Gregory
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Meet the Editor
bq: The Quintessential Searcher
In this new column, Lauree Padgett trades in her old In Other Words shingle to take an up-close look at the editors behind the many publications at Information Today, Inc.
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Kicking the Virtual Tires: Car Research on the Web
by Thomas Pack |
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CyberSports
Out of India (and Onto a Baseball Field)
by David King
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