Speed Dating – Taxonomy Style
So, you’re shopping for a taxonomy management system? You want to get some feedback from real customers. You want to know what systems they have implemented, what kind of features and options they needed, and what kind of customer experience they had. This is exactly what the morning panel of the Taxonomy Café CE course…
Read MoreTrends in Publishing World Released
Publishers should be pleased, if only slightly, that book sales for consumer books were up 0.8% from January to December 2015. Granted, a move from $7.1 billion to $7.2 billion isn’t a huge jump, but in the world of publishing where many predict a dire future, this is a positive sign. On the other side of…
Read MoreNew Partnership Focuses on Collaboration
The University of California Press (UCP) and California Digital Library (CDL) have partnered with Collaborative Knowledge Foundation (CKF) to develop Editoria, a new open source, digital-first book production platform. The University of California Press brought this news to us in their blog post titled, “University of California Press and California Digital Library to Partner with Collaborative Knowledge Foundation to…
Read MoreSemantic Technology Used in Maritime Research
After three years of research and development, the e-Compliance project, partly funded by the FP7 programme, has shared its results at the Maritime and Transport Infrastructure Conference in Latvia. This interesting information came to us from BYM Marine & Maritime Defence News in their article, “Compliance Brings Maritime Regulations into the 21st Century.” Routinely used…
Read MoreYour CMS and Taxonomy
The Special Libraries Association (SLA) 2016 annual conference is being held on June 12-14, 2016 in Philadelphia. There are many networking opportunities at SLA 2016 that will allow you to share your experiences and learn from other information professionals. The conference comprises over 200 events, including educational programs, networking events, receptions, and tours – the list is almost…
Read MoreNew Additions to EBSCO’s Digital Archives
Digital magazine archives from EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) are now available for five Time Inc. brands, including the complete, extensive and searchable digital versions of the Fortune, Life, People, Sports Illustrated and Time Magazine. Library Technology Guides brought this news to our attention in their article, “EBSCO Information Services introduces Five Time Inc. Titles to Digital…
Read MoreEarly Bird Registration Nearing the End
Innovations in Knowledge Organisation (IKO) 2016 promises interesting workshops, inspiring case studies and keynote speakers that will send you home ready to get to work. Don’t let the early bird discount expire before you register for this Singapore event. April 30th is the deadline for the early bird registration. Some of the keynotes include Professor…
Read MoreFinding the Benefits of Big Data
With each passing day there are more benefits found when utilizing big data technology. This came to us from Computer Weekly in their article, “Big data analytics a useful security tool, says analyst.” Big data analytics can be useful for helping organizations to achieve more resiliency when it comes to cybersecurity. A recent survey found that 53%…
Read MoreLearning Event – Plan Ahead
Mark July 13, 2016 in your calendars for an entire day of online learning from industry experts courtesy of DATAVERSITY. This online event will be a live webinar with sessions on the latest smart data topics, such as cognitive computing, machine learning, artificial intelligence, data science, and natural language processing. Registration for “Introducing Smart Data…
Read MoreWell-Known Institution Broadening Its Digital Presence
The New York Times Company has announced that they will invest more than $50 million over the next three years to support their plan to expand their international digital audience and increase revenue outside the United States. This interesting news came from The New York Times in their article, “New York Times Plans International Digital Expansion.”…
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