Posts by Melody Smith
Those Voices in Your Head
This interesting taxonomy caught my eye partly because it was different and partly because I was relieved other people had voices in their head too. The British Psychological Society’s Research Digest brought some interesting information to us in their article, “A preliminary taxonomy of the voices inside your head.” I joke, of course. Well, mostly.…
Read MoreBack by Popular Demand
The National Federation of Advanced Information Services (NFAIS) is once again offering the webinar, “Webinar: Fast Times for Information: Re-Calibrating Roles and Responsibilities.” This event is scheduled for Thursday, June 4th at 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. EDT. Several important shifts in technology, user expectations, and evolving roles are having a profound impact on the information…
Read MorePeek Preview
For users or potential new users of the Inspec tools, Dr. Charles Martinez, IET Inspec product manager, will review the dynamic features of the Inspec database virtually on Thursday, June 4th. He will showcase best practices and case studies on how to use the database specifically for: Retrieving multidisciplinary research; Prior art searching; and Making…
Read MoreThe Value of Social Data
Social media is no longer just about entertainment or visiting with friends. Gone are the days (mostly) when employers blocked or discouraged social media activity, because they have seen where employee participation can increase the value of opinion and contribution. All employees, regardless of their title or role, become customer service agents. TechRepublic brought this interesting…
Read MoreRecords Management on a Grand Scale
Records management is a challenging job for any organization, regardless of its size and business. However, just imagine the government’s monumental task of managing records in its many, many different departments. Secretary of State John Kerry is asking the State Department to review its records management process and look for ways to improve and streamline…
Read MoreDesign with Vision
Information architecture once was the norm for dynamic websites. However, what with changes in technology and training, and the time factor, the new website developers aren’t as attached to information architecture as were the previous generations. This interesting topic came from the blog of Jordhy Ledesma in the post, “The Lost Art Of Information Architecture. Information…
Read MoreSmoke and Mirrors
John Weathington, President and CEO of Excellent Management Systems, looks fondly at the mystique of artificial intelligence. This interesting information came to us from DATAVERSITY in their article, “Crowdsourcing Artificial Intelligence.” He elaborated that leaders often take an egocentric view of the world, relying myopically on their internal capabilities for advanced analytics. However, he believes that…
Read MoreMarjorie M.K. Hlava to Receive the John Cotton Dana Award from the Special Libraries Association
Access Innovations, Inc. is pleased to announce that its president and founder, Marjorie M.K. Hlava, has been named the recipient of the highest honor given by the Special Libraries Association (SLA), the John Cotton Dana Award. Named for the founder and original president of SLA, this prestigious honor recognizes a lifetime of achievement in the…
Read MoreFighting Over Data
Wearable technology continues to grow in leaps and bounds. Whether wearable digital devices are monitoring your heart rate, your activity, or your actual location with GPS, this new trend is on its way to changing how we collect and analyze data. Of course, like all emerging technologies, it is rife with turf wars. This interesting information…
Read MoreBye Bye Black Marker
Automation continues to develop in the unlikeliest of places. Recently, Kroll Ontrack elevated its Relativity offering by giving legal counsel the ability to take an automated approach to applying redactions. KMWorld brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “Assisted redaction from Kroll Ontrack.” Assisted-redaction technology identifies and redacts personally identifiable information (PII), privileged…
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