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Data Scientists Play a Key Role
The demand for qualified data scientists is at an all time high. The irony in this is few people actually know what a data scientist actually does. DATAVERSITY brought this interesting information to us in their article, “The Life of a Data Scientist.” The most important thing to remember about a data scientist’s role is that expert…
Read MoreMiddle of the Road
There has long been a debate between traditional paper book readers and those that embraced digital reading through various versions of e-readers. There are more than two camps in this debate because some of us like both. I love the feel and smell of a paper book. I love seeing my stacks of book on the bookshelves.…
Read MoreGoing back to school?
WebSearch University 2016 provides a unique opportunity to connect with some of the best-known power searchers – the people who specialize in tracking the ongoing developments in web search engines, resource platforms, and research strategies This intensive learning opportunity will sharpen your search skills, introduce you to new navigation tools, and improve your value to your…
Read MoreDigital Shakespeare?
Digital content is everywhere. According to a recent survey, sixty-two percent of school districts have digital content and curriculum strategy, and more than half of those strategies include using open educational resources (OER). Just recently Adam Matthew and London’s Shakespeare’s Globe announced their collaboration on a digital project: Shakespeare’s Globe: Performances and Practices, which includes the…
Read MorePlans to Fight Cyberattacks Released
The White House recently released a new directive clarifying the government’s role in the event of a cyberattack. This interesting information came to us from The Hill in their article, “White House breaks down cyberattack response roles.” The directive outlines which federal agency will take the lead in different areas of response efforts in the event of…
Read MoreMachine Learning is a Popular Commodity
Apple has recently purchased the machine-learning startup, Turi. Fortune magazine brought this interesting news to us in their article, “Apple Buys a Machine-Learning Startup For a Reported $200 Million.” Computers that can be trained to learn new things and make cognitive decisions and even predictions are attracting lots of attention. Turi’s tagline is “Create intelligence.” This makes sense…
Read MoreKeeping the Eye on the Prize
It is pretty simple. Companies think information management is about automating knowledge worker processes, predictive analytics or big data, but they are wrong. CMS Wire brought this news to us in their article, “Stop Complicating Information Management.” It comes down to helping users find their data and removing anything that makes that process difficult. Even though this…
Read MoreData Management from the Top
Changes are coming to how the government handles emails and digital content. Mandates from the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) require agencies to manage email records in an accessible electronic format by the end of this year and manage all permanent records in an electronic format by December 31, 2019. GCN brought this news to…
Read MoreLearn More About Metadata
The DATAVERSITY Training Center is offering a Metadata Management Learning Plan – a collection of six courses designed to build your fundamental knowledge on metadata. The instructor is Donna Burbank, an expert in information management with over 20 years of experience in data management, metadata management, and enterprise architecture. She currently is Managing Director of Global…
Read MoreWeird is Good
If you have been reading this blog very long, you know I like sharing unusual and “weird” taxonomies. I like it for the humor but also to remind us that taxonomies really are everywhere. Apparently I am not alone. At this fall’s Taxonomy Boot Camp, the opening keynote session really spoke to me. “In Search…
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