| FEATURES |
Interview
Paving the Way for Educated Consumers 
Vice chairman Jim McGinty shares his views on the past, present, and
future of
CIG.
by Barbara Brynko
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International
Report
Recent Developments in China
With 1.3 billion people and one-fifth of the world's total population,
China
already welcomed more than 90 million users to the Web. And the number
is growing.
by Jim Ashling
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Legal
Trends
Patenting the Internet 
With portions of information technology now under patent protection,
there's
a new line emerging between private and public domain.
by George Pike
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| COLUMNS
& NEWS |
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NewsBytes
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Up Front
with Barbara Quint
Bookblogs or Blogbooks? Are New Content Formats on the Way?
bq confesses that the Google
Print/Library continues to fascinate her.
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NewsBreak
Update
Spring Ahead on New Tools and Technologies
by Paula J. Hane
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Focus on
Publishing
NIH's Embattled Policy
Robin Peek explores the ins and outs of the final Public Access
Implementation
Plan.
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Internet Waves
Why Do They Keep Doing That?
Shirley Duglin Kennedy uncovers some of our pet peeves about Web sites.
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Legal Issues
Freedom of Information?
George Pike uncovers what material the government actually will and
won't let
us see.
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NewsMakers
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Database
Review
BUDDIE Recognizes Quiet Quality
Mick O'Leary pays tribute to
the Cleveland Public Library, winner of the 2005 BUDDIE Award. |
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| DEPARTMENTS
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Quick Question
by Dick Kaser
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Letter to the Editor |
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InfoToons
by Gib Robbie |
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| Product
News & Reviews |
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| People
Line & the Executive Profile |
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| CONFERENCE
CIRCUIT |
On
the Road
The Research Edge
Donald T. Hawkins offers an overview of the season's choicest
conferences. |
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Report from the Field
Content, Global Information Architecture Key to Sixth Annual ASIST
Conference
The theme of
Crossing Boundaries led the way for this group of international
practitioners and academics alike.
by Alice Klingener
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Report
from the Field
The State of the Industry:
NFAIS Targets the Battle for Mindshare
"The user" becomes the focus of attention for a cross-section of
industry professionals,
librarians, and entrepreneurs.
by Barbara Brynko
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Report
from the Field
Leading the Way in Tampa
SLA's Leadership Summit (previously known as the Winter Meeting) opens
the door
to leadership, information, and inspiration.
by Marydee Ojala
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Conference Calendar
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| Cover
Notes |
Book
Review
Don't Hesitate to Collaborate
Collaborative
Electronic Resource Management: From Acquisitions to Assessment
by Joan E. Conger
reviewed by Gwen M.
Gregory |
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In Other Words
'April Showers Bring ...'
A look inside Information Today, Inc.'s other publications
by Lauree Padgett
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| LinkUp @ Home
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| Visit
Link-Up Digital for
additional Web-only content! |
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The Ringtone Phenomenon
by Thomas Pack
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Perspectives
Learn What You Don't Know
by Reid Goldsborough
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25 |
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CyberSports
Sports, Steroids, and Scandals
by David King
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25 |
