| NEWS BRIEFS |
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ALPSP Traces Trends in Scholarly Publishing
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JEGI Issues Report on 3Q M&As
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Swets Purchases Dutch Book and Journal Seller
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Nature Video Rolls Out Virtual Red Carpet in Second Life
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NewsMakers
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| In Memoriam: Johan van Halm |
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| FEATURES |
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OCLC: An Enterprise With a Global Perspective 
With its roots in Ohio, OCLC has grown into a global organization dedicated to improving libraries for the public.
by Miriam A. Drake
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Software Licenses: The Battle Continues
Two opposing court rulings have brought the licensing versus
ownership question back to the forefront of the software copyright
debate.
by Keith Kupferschmid and Scott Bain
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A Torrent of Textbooks
by John Carr
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J.J. Keller & Associates, Inc.: Adjusting to a Changing Market
Adapting to the world of increasing regulatory compliance keeps J.J. Keller on its toes.
by John Carr
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ACUTA Awards Honor Information Communications Technology Pioneers
by Bill Greenwood
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Cloud Computing: Knowing the Ground Rules
by Barbara Brynko
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Thomson Reuters Citation Laureates: Eyes on the Prize
by Barbara Brynko
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Retrospective: 25 Years Ago in Information Today
Take a trip down memory lane to the early issues of IT.
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Nerac: From Search to Analysis
by Bill Greenwood
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| COLUMNS |
Up Front With Barbara Quint
Giddyap, Google: Tooling Up Content
bq considers Google’s interest in content creation and encourages users to get onboard with Knol.
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Focus on Publishing
The Battle Over PubMed Central Continues
Robin Peek explores the drama surrounding the NIH Public Access Policy.
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Internet Waves
Dealing With Information Overload: Bring It On
Shirley Duglin Kennedy ponders several ways to keep on top of the mountains of information. |
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Legal Issues
The New President and the Information Industry
George H. Pike turns the spotlight on the presidential candidates and their views on IT issues.
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Library Stuff Revisited
How Firefox Add-Ons Can Get You on the Plane First
Steven M. Cohen explains how ReloadEvery helped him secure a prime spot at the airport. |
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Intellectual Property
Introducing the U.S. Intellectual Property Czar
K. Matthew Dames takes a look at a new law that creates a Cabinet-level IP enforcement position. |
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Insider’s Perspective
BI Trends: The Next Generation of Performance Management
Guest columnist Kirby Lunger details the problems with current business
intelligence technology and rolls out a plan for the future. |
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Database Review
NationMaster and StateMaster Solve Great Statistics Problem—Almost
Mick O’Leary weighs in on two databases with easy-to-find but not-always-accurate stats.
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| NEWS |
NewsBytes |
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NewsBreak Update
Advances in Digital Reading, Enterprise Search, and Library Automation
by Paula J. Hane
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NewsMakers |
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Product News & Reviews
38 - Onvia: Keeping the Competitive Edge
40 - SlideRoom: A Virtual Art Gallery
41 - Auralog: Speaking Your Language
42 - Caspio: DIY Databases
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| DEPARTMENTS |
Editorial
Eve of Construction
by Dick Kaser
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Letter to the Editor |
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InfoToons
by Gib Robbie
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IT Spotlight
TransMedia and Glide Integrate Compatibility and Collaboration
Marji McClure highlights a company that is taking cross-compatibility to new levels.
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Cool Tools
Fall Firefox Fiesta
John Carr shares his views on Firefox add-ons Read It Later and Cooliris.
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People Line & the Executive Profile |
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International Report
New Projects Boost Digital Library Content
Our global correspondent uncovers multiple projects that will beef up digital collections worldwide.
by Jim Ashling
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| CONFERENCE CIRCUIT |
Conference Circuit
From Online Information to Ebusiness
Donald T. Hawkins provides a sneak preview of the upcoming conferences around the globe.
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Information Today, Inc.’s Conference Dates  |
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Report From the Field
SIIA’s Global Information Industry Summit: Content Industry Considers Business Models
by Dick Kaser
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Report From the Field
SSP’s Top Management Roundtable Focuses on Empowered Authors and Publishers
by Donald T. Hawkins
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Report From the Field
All Things 2.0: The Fall 2008 ASIDIC Meeting
Text and photos by Donald T. Hawkins
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Report From the Field
iPRES 2008: The Push for Digital Preservation
Text and photos by Jim Ashling
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| Conferences Around the World |
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| LinkUp @ Home |
| Visit Link-Up Digital for additional Web-only content! |
This Site May Move Your Resumé to the Top of the Virtual Stack
by Thomas Pack |
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A Self-Avowed ‘Non-Prospect’ Surprises Himself With Success
by Reid Goldsborough |
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| COVER NOTES |
Book Review
How to Get Noticed for All the Right Reasons
Creating Your Library Brand: Communicating Your Relevance and Value to Your Patrons
by Elisabeth Doucett
reviewed by Gwen M. Gregory
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In Other Words
Change Is in the Air
Here's a look inside Information Today, Inc.’s other publications
by Lauree Padgett |
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