Learning Opportunities from AAP
There are a couple of educational opportunities in the works over the next few weeks from the Association of American Publishers (AAP) that might pique the interest of our followers. The Free Guest Speaker Talk: Metadata 2020 is scheduled for Friday, June 15th at 10:15 – 11:00 a.m. (EST) at the McGraw-Hill/NY offices or via webinar. Metadata 2020…
Read MoreReporting Challenges
A challenge for many researchers is how to present data in a useful and approachable way. Chemistry World brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “Presentation and copyright worries keep scientists from sharing data.” Gathering data and doing research is second nature to them, but organizing data in a useful, presentable way is…
Read MoreAI at Home
Artificial intelligence (AI) is used in every industry and in more homes by the day. While technology giants tend to get all the limelight, banking and other financial sectors are showing signs of interest and adoption of AI. This interesting information came to us from The Paypers in their article, “2018 predictions: Artificial Intelligence for…
Read MoreMachine Learning in Play
As metadata continues to grow in both volume and content, machine learning is being used to help content owners to increase their discoverability potential. This interesting news came to us from Multi Channel in their blogpost, “How Machine Learning Is Changing the Game for Content Metadata.” Content metadata is the descriptive, image-rich programming information. It…
Read MoreCelebrating Milestones by Looking Back
The Scholarly Kitchen is always a source we learn from and enjoy reading. They are celebrating their 10 year anniversary by sharing their top 10 blog posts in their recent release. Some of those – to be exact, five – are all about PLOS ONE. It is a favorite topic for the writers as well as…
Read MoreGetting the Most Out of Analytics
Time is valuable in the world of business. Waiting to get critical data analyzed and presented in the form of an understandable report can be a waste of that valuable time for business users of all levels. DATAVERSITY brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “Augmented Analytics and Data Discovery.” A report developed…
Read MoreNew and Trusted Technologies in Knowledge Management
Cognitive computing and machine learning are making a huge impact on knowledge management. New technology opens up new opportunities, but in the end it’s all about providing a better customer experience. KM World brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “How Cognitive Computing is Shaping Knowledge Management.” Machine learning provides computers with the ability…
Read MoreNatural Language Processing to the Rescue
IHS Markit has taken the step into natural language processing (NLP) to improve the content of its event catalogs across all of the vendor’s vertical offerings. Markets Media brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “IHS Markit Turns to Natural Language Processing.” They plan to use the artificial intelligence (AI) discipline to take…
Read MoreTake Advantage of Taxonomy 101, a Full Day Workshop Taught by Experts at the SLA 2018 Annual Conference
Taxonomies organize a collection of information – structured or unstructured – and they underpin search in many applications. Taxonomy 101 provides the basics for knowledge organization, outlining “nuts and bolts” of building a taxonomy, where to start, and where to implement it to realize the most benefit to an organization. Bring your questions and join…
Read MoreHow Secure is Your Data?
A number of massive consumer information leaks occurred over the past year. The data breach headlines of 2017 included many known giants in technology and retail. DATAVERSITY brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “Data Risk in 2018: Data Management and Data Integrity Necessities.” Cybercrime is expensive and the damage is far-reaching. This…
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