Genealogy Work Takes an Odd Turn
We all know that the Mormon church is famous for genealogy and the indexing process to maintain such informative and detailed records. This new approach to indexing is interesting, to say the least.
Miles Conrad Memorial Lecture Available for Viewing
A few weeks ago, we proudly announced Marjorie (Margie) M. K. Hlava’s impending Miles Conraad Memorial Lecture and award from the National Federation of Advanced Information Services (NFAIS). Margie delivered her lecture, “Tales from the Field: Our Changing World” on February 24, 2014, during the 2014 NFAIS Annual Conference to a standing-room-only auditorium.
Digitizing Microscopic Creatures
The soil fauna collection is housed in the Senckenberg Museum of Natural History in Görlitz. Like most other natural history museums, the tiny creatures are embedded in a water-soluble medium and mounted on slides to be studied under a light microscope, described in minute detail, accurately identified and catalogued. But with this method, the specimens only have a limited lifespan, and entire collections are at risk.
More Educational Opportunities
We shared a taxonomy learning opportunity with you earlier this week at the Special Libraries Association (SLA) Annual Conference scheduled for June 2014 in Vancouver. There are other topics being covered that might be of interest and educational use to you.
Thesaurus Software Directory Takes Up New Residence
It is difficult to find a list of taxonomy management software that is both comprehensive and up to date, yet not overwhelmed with related products and services. For a long time the most comprehensive directory of taxonomy software was that of the British consultant Leonard Will, who has since retired. Considering the valuable and respected content, we at Access Innovations recognize our good fortune and huge responsibility of now hosting and maintaining the Willpower Thesaurus software directory.
The Evolution of Science
Science is all about evolution and that includes the library of science, specifically the Public Library of Science (PLOS) and their thesaurus. With more than 10,700 Subject Area terms, they use the thesaurus to index articles and provide useful links to related papers, enhanced search functions, and PLOS ONE - an e-journal platform with subject area browsing capability made possible by the PLOS thesaurus.
Word Geeks Have a Say
I have confessed my geekness here before when it comes to Scrabble, Words with Friends, spelling bees, and words in general. This explains how intrigued I was to consider what word I would add to the dictionary. My mind raced with possibilities. Was there a word that used a Q, K and Z? Just think of the points that make and the relief of using all the "problem children" at once.
Search – Tout de Suite
A French search engine, Yatedo, has transformed its user experience by implementing CDNetworks’ Web Content Acceleration service. Based on their innovative technology, using semantics, phonetics, and a streamlined interface, Yatedo can distinguish between homonyms and present search results as profiles.
Monetizing Knowledge
The fields of information science and economics have been expanding and overlapping for some time now. With the ever-increasing recognition of the value of knowledge organization systems (KOS), especially in the context of improved technologies and practices for them, it is time to look at them from the perspective of economics.
Intro to Taxonomies – Learning Opportunity
Learn from professionals with decades of experience all while enjoying the Canadian hospitality in beautiful Vancouver. The "Introduction to Taxonomies" all day workshop features our own Marjorie Hlava and Bob Kasenchak, and is part of the Special Libraries Association (SLA) Annual Conference in Vancouver, June 6-10, 2014. The SLA Annual Conference is an excellent international venue for learning new ideas and identifying information trends.