America’s way behind in scientific research
(articles.sun-sentinel.com): Some years ago, Scientific American reported that science was growing faster in the European Union than in the United States. This report was concerned with the number of scientific publications per capita. It noted that while the number in the EU is steadily increasing, it is declining in America.… Read More
First Information Open Access Forum in Cuba
(cubaheadlines.com): The first forum to be held in Cuba for Open Access Information will be a part of the International Information Technology Congress (INFO 2010) that will be in session from April 19 to 23, informed the Organizing Committee. INFO 2010 is a chance to exchange experiences, present international projects… Read More
Google “Watch this space” branding campaign in Australia
(topnews.co.uk): Google has launched its “Watch this space” branding campaign in Australia to educate agencies and marketers about its display advertising platform. “Watch this space”, which has been developed by Google’s Creative Lab and marketing team, is the internet search giant’s biggest branding campaign in Australia to date. The campaign… Read More
We Thought The Internet Was Killing Print—But It Isn’t
(paidcontent.org): The Guardian, Times and Telegraph are all down by around a third, and the Sun has lost more than a million: but again there’s no mechanical relationship here. Price matters. It always does. But investment and innovation matter as well. They always do. And you can’t help by being… Read More
Can Open Access Journals Guarantee Sound Methods?
(scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org): In recent years, a number of publishers have launched open access journals designed to reside at the bottom of their peer review cascade. These journals, according to this post, will accept papers that may not report novel results just as long as they contain a sound methodology. Read More
Ebook restrictions leave libraries facing virtual lockout
(guardian.co.uk): Library organisations have criticised potential ebook regulations though publishers claim they may help prevent copyright abuses. For libraries facing dwindling borrowers and brutal budget cuts, the ebook seems to offer an irresistible opportunity to reel in new readers and retain old ones too busy or infirm to visit during… Read More
E-book concept struggles to take off in Japan
(mainichi.jp): According to the nationwide poll conducted in September, only 10 percent of those surveyed said they have read e-books, with youngsters showing more interest in the new reading method. About 30 percent of those in their late teens through 20s have read e-books, while only 3 to 4 percent… Read More
The OCLC Research Survey of Special Collections and Archives
(oclc.org): Special collections and archives are increasingly seen as elements of distinction that serve to differentiate an academic or research library from its peers. In recognition of this, the Association of Research Libraries conducted a survey in 1998 that was transformative and led directly to many high-profile initiatives to "expose… Read More
How E-book Sales Compare To Print…So Far
(publishersweekly.com): Hoping to get a sense of how frontlist bestsellers are really performing in digital compared to print—and get a snapshot of the e-book market in the process—Publishers Weekly (PW) ran down the performance of a handful of current hit titles. To do so, it asked Amazon for a list… Read More
ICO says it must stay calm over Google Street View data breach
(nj.com): The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has released a statement clarifying its position after Google admitted that its Street View cars collected some private data from open wireless networks. The independent regulatory office, which deals with the Data Protection Act and Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations, has had to speak… Read More
