VOLUME 20 • NUMBER 9 •
October 2003 Information Today
The Newspaper for Users and Producers of Electronic Information Services
Featuring:
FEATURES
The Truth About
Federated Searching
WebFeat has compiled this list of the five most commonly repeated misconceptions
about federated searching. by Paula J. Hane
Focus on Publishing The New Content Syndication
Robin Peek tells how the RSS model could be an attractive formula for the distribution
of article titles.
Page 17
Internet Waves
Service Ethic Personified
Shirl Kennedy describes a memorable encounter with
two of her patrons.
Page 17
Legal Issues Spam and Brand Spoofing
Stephanie C. Ardito discusses the various problems with spam, including an unexpected
consequence for researchers.
Page 17
Database Review
The Many Meanings of ICDL
Mick O'Leary looks at how this collection of children's books hopes to become
an international digital library for children and their parents, teachers, and
librarians.
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DEPARTMENTS
Interview Finding the Right Balance
Dialog CEO Roy M. Martin Jr. talks about his company's key strategies and future
plans. by Paula J. Hane
Page 1
Investigative Report Bibliographic Databases
in a Changing World
Customers are facing some interesting choices when selecting bibliographic and
other traditional databases. by Jim Ashling
International Report
U.K. Lottery-Funded Initiatives
Some U.K. National Lottery proceeds are going toward building innovative digital
collections and online projects. by Jim Ashling
The Great Copyright
Debate
The Seybold San Francisco 2003 seminar featured a keynote session that showcased
four panelists' thoughts about copyright. by Gail Dykstra
Page 1
Internet World
UK 2003
This Internet business and technology event attracted 250 exhibitors and some
big names from U.K. industry and government. by Jim Ashling
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Conference Calendar
Page 30
Impressions
of IFLA
Delegates from all over the world gathered to promote libraries and discuss the
barriers to information access.
by Dick Kaser
Page 28
Achtung! Librarians
in Action by Dick Kaser
Page 30
Essential Reading from
the 69th World Library
and Information Congress by Dick Kaser
