| FEATURES
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Innovation Blogs
Creativity is key to keeping the human spirit thriving. Laura
Gordon-Murnane reports that there are blogs of every kind — individual,
group, network, and publisher — that showcase all aspects of innovation. |
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Wikipedia and Britannica
The Kid’s All Right (And So’s the Old Man)
Don’t know where you stand in the Wikipedia debate? Paula Berinstein
presents a bias-free comparison of what’s good and not so good about
both these services, featuring comments from Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy
Wales and Tom Panelas, director of corporate communications at Britannica. |
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An Omnibus ICANN and Internet Update
Wallace Koehler, Searcher’s
resident expert on Internet domain names, tells readers about recent
and proposed changes to ICANN, many of which have already sparked
controversy. |
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NTIS Adds Value
Interview with Ellen Herbst, Director
Miriam Drake talks with Ellen Herbst about how NTIS (National Technical
Information Service) is making its publicly funded information
accessible and available to all interested searchers. |
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| EDITORIAL |
Searcher's Voice
Convergence. Although its imminence was proclaimed a bit prematurely a
few years back, it looks like it’s really on the verge. The ever alert
bq sees a part for the information professional in this New World
Order. |
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| COLUMNS
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Both Sides Now
Susanne Bjørner looks at the European Community’s plan to create
its own digital library, a decision that came on the heels of Google’s
2004 deal to scan the collections of five major world libraries. |
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Better Mousetrap
Edward Vawter reviews the newly updated Science.gov site that keeps
users apprised of what the U.S. government is doing within this complex
field.
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Tools of the Trade
Thinking about upgrading your Web site? Dave Rensberger helps you make the right decision about timing and impact. |
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Webmastery
Have you ever been on the receiving end of a “cease and desist” letter?
Jennie Starr talks with the creator of the Chilling Effects Web site,
established to help people know what their legal options are in these
unnerving situations. |
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Internet Express
Need some help getting your house uncluttered and spic-and-span clean?
So does Irene McDermott, which is why she went exploring the Net for
sites that provide tips for enhancing the all-around appearance and
livability of your abode.
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What’s Next
As Susan DiMattia points out, being blindsided is not
a professional competency. She calls all searchers to take the
initiative to be ready for the unexpected in their professional lives
and offers a plan to get everyone better prepared. |
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| DEPARTMENTS
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Correspondence
Hoover’s and AIIP. |
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Contacts
Find the postal and electronic address, phone and
fax numbers for all the companies, products, and
people mentioned in this issue. |
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