Ex Libris Group Joins PrestoPrime, Expands Primo Usage

EBSCO Publishing Acquires Salem Press 

OCLC Holds Off on WorldCat Policy Implementation 

Autonomy Corp. Purchases Interwoven, Inc. 

The Patent People Joins Questel 

Is Spam Here to Stay?
Though advances are being made, spam isn't going away anytime soon, and businesses can take steps to safeguard their accounts.
by J.A. Hitchcock

The Philadelphia Story: 11 City Libraries Fight Closure
Budget cuts are threatening libraries nationwide, but Philadelphia residents are fighting back and winning … at least for now.
by Bill Greenwood

Luring Customers Back After Data Breaches
With data breaches becoming larger and more common, businesses are finding ways to win back their customers' trust.
by Phillip Britt

Reading Gains Momentum
For the first time in 26 years, the National Endowment for the Arts is reporting that reading is on the rise.
by Bill Greenwood

Pew Surveys Tackle Internet's Future, Online Politics' Present
Two reports from the Pew Internet & American Life Project reveal new trends in web development and political interaction.
by Bill Greenwood

Focus on Publishing
In the Cloud We Trust?
Robin Peek examines the world economic downturn's effect on cloud computing.

Internet Waves
So You Think You Know the Internet?
Shirley Duglin Kennedy puts internet obsession to the test.

Legal Issues
Copyright Office to Consider DMCA Exemptions
George H. Pike explains the USCO process for adopting DRM exemptions.

Library Stuff Revisited
Chrome If You Want To
Steven M. Cohen tests Google's new web browser: Google Chrome.

Database Review
Political Scorecards Rate U.S. and the World
Mick O'Leary uses four political indicator databases to analyze world politics.

Up Front With Barbara Quint
Companies Deal With Tough Times Through Diversification
bq takes a look at several seemingly unlikely acquisitions.

Editorial
Reading Between the Lines
by Dick Kaser

Letter from the Editor 

InfoToons
by Gib Robbie

Cool Tools
Mastering Tasks With Gmail and Remembering the Milk
John Carr offers details on two applications that help users get organized.

IT Spotlight
Diversity Reigns in Associated Content's Online Library
Marji McClure highlights a company that helps content creators publish and get paid for their work.

Interview With John Blossom
Unraveling the Social Network
The industry analyst and head of Shore Communications, Inc. discusses his new book: Content Nation.
by Barbara Brynko

People Line & the Executive Profile 

International Report
Networks Predicted to Grow in 2009
Our global correspondent reports on Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu's 2009 projections, a new project tackling data challenge, and plans for a Gen Y technology study.
by Jim Ashling

Digital Britain  
by Jim Ashling

Meetings Continue Despite an Uncertain Economy
Donald T. Hawkins provides a sneak preview of the industry's upcoming conferences.

Information Today, Inc.'s Conference Dates

Report From the Field
Attendance Down but Discussions Lively at ALA Midwinter Meeting
Text and photos by Paula J. Hane

Report From the Field
SLA Leadership Summit 2009: Catching Up and Moving Forward
Text and photos by Marydee Ojala

Report From the Field
Information Online: Focusing on Connection, Collaboration, and Clients
Text and photo by Brent McIntyre

Report From the Field
SIIA Summit: Watching the Horizon
Text and photos by Barbara Brynko

Building a Better Mousetrap 

NewsBytes 

NewsBreak Update
Open Government, Library Advocacy, and More
by Paula J. Hane

NewsMakers 

Product News & Reviews
32 - Ingram Digital: Getting the E-Word Out
33 - NetBase: Search and Discovery Mission
34 - Atex: Putting Content to Good Use
35 - Disney: Science Made Easy
35 - MarkMail: An Email Community
36 - MuseGlobal: Making New Connections 

Web Offers Notable Music Blogs
by Thomas Pack

CyberSports
All Bonner, All the Time-Creepy or Cool?  
by David King

Book Review
Customizing Virtual Reference Tools for a Perfect Fit
Virtual Reference Best Practices: Tailoring Services to Your Library
by M. Kathleen Kern
reviewed by Gwen M. Gregory

Meet the Editor
CIL : It Takes Two, Baby
Lauree Padgett takes a look at the editors behind Information Today, Inc.'s many publications.