Swets supports Library Choice
(swetswise.com): As the number of publishers offering e-content continues to grow, the role of the librarian is increasingly defined by the volume of work associated with providing access to and management of e-collections. Subscribing to a large package of e-journals, either individually or through a consortium, whilst providing greater access,… Read More
Making room for a paperless world
(arabnews.com): The debate is no longer confined to a few academics in distant universities. It is now a widely prevalent, mainstream topic of discussion. How will the news of the future be distributed? The jury is still out, but not completely. Increasingly, we are driven to believe that the future… Read More
New thematic series to celebrate 2010 International Year of Biodiversity
(blogs.openaccesscentral.com): The rich diversity of life is essential to our presence on the earth and yet it is at risk of decreasing at an accelerated rate due to human activities. The action of the United Nations, in highlighting biodiversity during 2010, is an important chance to increase our understanding of… Read More
European Protection of Copyrights and Relate Rights in the Information Society
(ibls.com): The EU Copyright Directive mandates member states to provide adequate sanctions and remedies for the infringement of rights and obligations set out in this Directive. The sanctions must be effective, proportionate, and persuasive. Also, member states must make sure that such sanctions and remedies are applied. The Directive requires… Read More
Netbooks vs. Tablets: How to Decide
(pcmag.com): People will always need laptops or desktops to do the heavy lifting when creating things like reports, long e-mails, managing their music and video libraries, and editing their photos and videos. But if content creation is important to a user, a laptop might prove a better choice than a… Read More
The Rise of the Global University: 5 New Tensions
(chronicle.com): The Global Research University is the multiversity with much more mobility, more cross-national research and learning, and more global systems and rankings. Indeed, in almost every country, research universities are among the most globally connected of all sectors. Knowledge, the free currency of higher education, flows anywhere and everywhere,… Read More
Web 2.0 Next: Companies Place Bets on Consumer Relationships and Collaboration
(scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org): Since the phrase “Web 2.0” was coined, its premise has been to allow users to dynamically interact with content and to interact with each other about content. Although more users have joined the social media parade, applications for dynamic engagement with content are probably only in pre-adolescence. But as… Read More
Can academic integrity exist in the Google Age?
(zdnet.com): Integrity refers to honesty in all personal, professional and academic endeavors. Integrity matters because it’s at the foundation of any successful community. Without integrity, a leader cannot engender trust. Without integrity, academic accomplishments are almost meaningless. Without integrity, service to one’s community is hollow.. Read More
Stanford creating bookless library
(thestandard.com.hk): Stanford University is creating a new "bookless library" from two existing libraries—physics and engineering. The new facility will have a completely electronic reference desk, Kindle 2 e-readers, soft seating, a self-checkout system, and group event space. At the user's fingertips will be 28 online databases and more than 12… Read More
DOJ’s Apple investigation goes beyond music
(thecmuwebsite.com): The US Department Of Justice's investigation into alleged anti-competitive practices undertaken by Apple will go beyond its music operations, according to the New York Post. As previously reported, rumours were circulating last week that the DoJ had begun investigating allegations that Apple had used its dominance in the digital… Read More
