Paper or electronic? Futurists have been pushing one option for years—but do we have to choose?
(americanlibrariesmagazine.org): It’s no secret that librarians like books. For decades, those pages sandwiched between rectangles of cardboard have been the primary reason librarians sought and secured employment. As methods of communication and information sharing evolve, however, books have begun to transform, sparking a debate not only among book publishers and… Read More
A Standards-based, Open and Privacy-aware Social Web
(w3.org): The Social Web is a set of relationships that link together people over the Web. The Web is an universal and open space of information where every item of interest can be identified with a URI. While the best known current social networking sites on the Web limit themselves… Read More
Textbook publishers fear copyright changes will kill their market
(nationalpost.com): Confusion over what Canada’s proposed new copyright bill would permit to be copied has left observers and stakeholders uncertain of its effects. The proposed change has provoked controversy on Parliament Hill — where Bill C-32 recently passed second reading and is now before a legislative committee — and on… Read More
Wikis in Higher Education
(sciencedaily.com): As the issue of student fees remains high on the political agenda researchers continue to investigate ways in which teaching standards might be maintained or even improved in higher education. This is particularly apposite given the current economic climate and the employability of students leaving education. Read More
Academic Libraries in For-Profit Schools of Higher Education
(crl.acrl.org): Through this article, the authors seek to introduce the library readership to U.S. for profit colleges and universities. With regard to their library services and resources, the article focusses on issues of concern based specifically on experience with academic libraries in proprietary schools operating in the state of Ohio.… Read More
Gartner predicts bright future for e-book readers
(v3.co.uk): Over six million to ship this year, but analyst firm warns of the tablet threat. Around 6.6 million e-book readers will ship this year, representing a huge 80 per cent increase against the 3.6 million shipped in 2009, according to new figures from Gartner. Read More
Aptara Survey Reveals the Latest Impacts of eBooks on the Publishing Market
(aptaracorp.com): An Aptara survey of more than 600 publishers across the Trade, Professional, and Education markets reveals the latest impacts of eBooks on the publishing industry. The survey, conducted this summer, reveals that 64% of publishers are now offering titles in eBook format. Though, the majority are still struggling to… Read More
Judge focuses on question of ‘fair use’ in copyright lawsuit
(technews.tmcnet.com): Critics of copyright infringement lawsuits over Las Vegas Review-Journal stories keep coming back to one simple argument: There can be no online copyright infringements because the Review-Journal encourages readers to save, e-mail and print stories on its website. That argument, sometimes referred to as an "implied license" to copy,… Read More
Using online video to promote database searching skills
(ojs.lboro.ac.uk): In recent years, online tutorials have become well-established tools for the delivery of information literacy training as information professionals continue to seek new and more effective ways to reach audiences. However, the rapid transience of technologies, and the ongoing need to maximise the efficiency of services, mean that the… Read More
Scientific Research or Corporate Marketing?
(westpalmbeach.injuryboard.com): Though celebrities, executives, and politicians may have ghostwriters for speeches; using ghostwriters when publishing medical research and reports presents dangers to appropriate medical treatment and to the professional credibility of medical experts. After reports surfaced that drug companies were using educational grants from the Senate Finance Committee (hereinafter ‘Committee’)… Read More
