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VOLUME 24 NUMBER 6 June 2007
Information Today
The Newspaper for Users and Producers of Electronic Information Services
Featuring:
NEWS BRIEFS
Knovel Subscribers Account for 60 Percent of the 50 Top Universities Click here for full-text options Page 3
SSP Launches New Web Site Click here for full-text options Page 3
Smithsonian Begins Digitizing Scholarly Volumes for Public Access Click here for full-text options Page 3
SCIP Announces 2007 Award Recipients Click here for full-text options Page 4
Reuters Acquires ClearForest Click here for full-text options Page 4
NewsMakersClick here for full-text options Page 25
FEATURES

Presidential Archives: Hype, Reality, and Limits to Access 
Gaining access to the rich content in the presidential libraries isn’t always easy … or fast.
by Miriam A. Drake

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Spotlight on Presidential Libraries
by Scott Koerwer

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The ‘Net Effect’ on Political Campaign StrategyClick here for full-text options
The Internet is expected to play a pivotal role in the upcoming primaries and 2008 presidential election.
by Phillip Britt

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SLA’s Click University Expands Support to Info ProsClick here for full-text options
This online learning center offers a full spectrum of educational services.
by Marji McClure

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Rightsphere: A Big Vote of ConfidenceClick here for full-text options
The buzz continues surrounding the Copyright Clearance Center’s rights advisory and management tool.
by Barbara Brynko

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Experts Tighten Security on Online FraudClick here for full-text options
Experts focus on stopping scams infiltrating electronic payments.
by Phillip Britt

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Cover Notes

Book Review
Dealing with New Ethical Issues on the InternetClick here for full-text options
Cybersins and Digital Good Deeds: A Book About Technology and Ethics
by Mary Ann Bell, Bobby Ezell, and James L. Van Roekel
reviewed by Gwen M. Gregory

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Online Marketing’s New SpinClick here for full-text options
David Meerman Scott’s new book focuses on The New Rules of Marketing and PR: How to Use News Releases, Blogs, Podcasting, Viral Marketing and Online Media to Reach Buyers Directly.

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In Other Words
Road MapsClick here for full-text options
A look inside Information Today, Inc.’s other publications
by Lauree Padgett
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COLUMNS & NEWS

NewsBytes

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Up Front with Barbara Quint
Advertising and AmateursClick here for full-text options
bq takes a look at ways in which ad revenue is making a difference in the lives of bloggers.

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NewsBreak Update
Privacy Issues, Healthcare Info, and Vertical Search Top the NewsClick here for full-text options
by Paula J. Hane

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Focus on Publishing
Ten Years Later: A ReflectionClick here for full-text options
Robin Peek remembers the original question that sparked a decade of commentary.

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Legal Issues
Taxing the InternetClick here for full-text options
George H. Pike explores the debate over taxation of the Internet.

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Internet Waves
That Was Then, This Is NowClick here for full-text options
Shirley Duglin Kennedy reflects on the growth of Suncoast Information Specialists in the past 20 years.

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Library Stuff Revisited
Have You reddit? Digg ThisClick here for full-text options
Steven M. Cohen talks about the four feeds that help keep him up-to-date on the most popular Web topics.

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Database Review
How-To Sites: The Bad, the So-So, and the GoodClick here for full-text options
Mick O’Leary rates the sites designed to help users with tips, techniques, and solutions to day-to-day problems.

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DEPARTMENTS 

Ain’t No One ThingClick here for full-text options
by Dick Kaser

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Letter from the EditorClick here for full-text options Page 16
InfoToonsClick here for full-text options
by Gib Robbie
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Interview with CEO George Lossius
Publishing Technology Is Poised for GrowthClick here for full-text options

The CEO of the former VISTA International and Ingenta weighs in on the merger, the North American market, and the new company’s goals.
by Paula J. Hane

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International Report
BBC Announces Groundbreaking ProjectsClick here for full-text options
Our global correspondent reports on the BBC’s innovative archives plan and more.
by Jim Ashling

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People Line & the Executive ProfileClick here for full-text options

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Product News & Reviews
44 - ISI Web of Knowledge: A New Intuitive Platform with PowerClick here for full-text options
45 - Absolute Software to the RescueClick here for full-text options
46 - A Revolution in Online HealthcareClick here for full-text options
47 - Northern Light’s MI Analyst: New Visions in Marketing ResearchClick here for full-text options

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CONFERENCE CIRCUIT 

Large Association Conferences on the HorizonClick here for full-text options
Donald T. Hawkins provides a sneak preview of the upcoming conferences around the globe.

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Report from the Field
BSeC: Content Longing to Be FreeClick here for full-text options
by Michelle Manafy

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Report from the Field
Search Ranks High in Gilbane Conference TopicsClick here for full-text options
Text and photos by Dick Kaser

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Spotlight on CILClick here for full-text options
Photo and text by Kathy Dempsey

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Report from the Field
The Indiana Online Users Group Celebrates 25 YearsClick here for full-text options
Text and photos by Marydee Ojala

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Report from the Field
EUSIDIC Explores Web 2.0 and Library 2.0Click here for full-text options
Text and photos by Marydee Ojala

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Interview with Johan van Halm, Executive Secretary, EUSIDICClick here for full-text options
Text and photo by Marydee Ojala

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Report from the Field
Intellectual Property in the Digital Environment: An NFAIS UpdateClick here for full-text options
by Barbara Brynko

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Conference Calendar Page 32
LinkUp @ Home 
Visit Link-Up Digital for additional Web-only content!

Innovative InterfacesClick here for full-text options
by Thomas Pack

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CyberSports
Cities Compete to Hold the GamesClick here for full-text options
by David King

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