Copyright: Viacom’s $1 Billion Claim Against YouTube
Is copyright infringement the name of the game in this latest case to hit the U.S. court?
by David Mirchin

LexisNexis: Labs Enhance E-Discovery
Technology digs deeper into forensics in the fight to find relevant electronic files.
by Marji McClure

BioMed Central Opens Doors for Physics Community
PhysMath Central, an independent OA publishing platform for physics, math, and computer science operated by BioMed Central, launches new online journals.
by Barbara Brynko

M&A: A Cymfony for TNS Media Intelligence
Here’s an insider’s look at one deal that reflected the growing influence of brand monitoring across traditional and nontraditional media sources.
by Phillip Britt

Law Enforcement Turns to Face-Recognition Technology
Digital images of people’s facial structures are being used—and saved in a database—more than we may realize in a variety of face-recognition biometrics systems all around us.
by Darryl McAllister

Behind the Lens
by Barbara Brynko

NewsBytes

Up Front with Barbara Quint
Press: The Blog Buttons
bq looks at bloggers, embargoes, and journalistic ethics.

NewsBreak Update
Becoming More Open, Socially Networked, and Involved
by Paula J. Hane

Focus on Publishing
HTML: It’s Back
Robin Peek explains the shifting intricacies of Internet and Web standards.

Internet Waves
The Time/Space Continuum: You Are Here
Shirley Duglin Kennedy offers insight into the new generation of library professionals.

Legal Issues
The PATRIOT Act Illuminated
George H. Pike returns to Section 215 and National Security Letters after recent reports criticize FBI practices and procedures.

Intellectual Property
Copyright Clashes on Campus
K. Matthew Dames explores the battle between copyright holders and college students.

Library Stuff Revisited
I Twittered, Then I ‘Tumbld’ …
Steven M. Cohen shares his experiences with the latest technology trends.

Insider’s Perspective
What If Next-Generation BI Was Already Here?
In our column by information technology experts, Anthony Deighton, vice president of marketing for QlikTech, sees a new approach to deploying business intelligence quickly and efficiently.

Database Review
Upgrade Upgrades Amazon Ebook Program
Mick O’Leary applauds Amazon’s move to richer access that’s comparable to other fee-based ebook subscription services.

Downsizing the Inbox
by Dick Kaser

Interview with Lynne Brindley
The Incredible Digital Journey
The chief executive of The British Library talks about her work and what the future holds.
by Donald T. Hawkins

International Report
Collaboration Abounds for U.K. Research Literature
Our global correspondent reports on public policy in scholarly communications, and more.
by Jim Ashling

People Line & the Executive Profile

Product News & Reviews
44 - Moonwalk Steps into the U.S. Market
46 - Unisfair: A Virtual Business World
47 - Nexsan: Archiving Options for Small Business

Spring Has Sprung
Donald T. Hawkins provides a sneak preview of the upcoming conferences around the globe.

SIIA Content Forum 2007
Social networking, mashups, and user-generated content give attendees plenty to discuss at the San Francisco conference.
by Barbara Brynko

CODiE Award Winners 2007

SIIA Supports Fight Against Software Piracy with Leadership Award

Transforming Research Communication
ALPSP International Scholarly Communications Conference
Text and photo by Jim Ashling

Book Review
Librarians: Staying Ahead of the Learning Curve
Out Front with Stephen Abram: A Guide for Information Leaders
Compiled by Judith A. Siess and Jonathan Lorig
reviewed by Gwen M. Gregory

Can a Wiki Help You Master Almost Anything?
by Thomas Pack

CyberSports
And the Gold Glove Awards Go To …
by David King