The Face of Metadata
The trials and tribulations of metadata continue. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has considered the question of whether the federal government may […]
Webinar on Digital Preservation
By Melody Smith|May 25th, 2015|metadata, News|Comments Off on Webinar on Digital Preservation
The PREMIS Data Dictionary for Preservation Metadata is the international standard for metadata to support the preservation of digital objects and ensure their long-term […]
Platform Considerations
By Melody Smith|May 20th, 2015|News, Technology|Comments Off on Platform Considerations
Mark your calendars for another educational opportunity brought to you by the National Federation of Advanced Information Services (NFAIS). The Platforms that Perform: Taking Your Content […]
The Darker Side of Words
By Melody Smith|May 20th, 2015|metadata, News, reference|Comments Off on The Darker Side of Words
I am a word person. I think you know that about me already. I like origins of words, different meanings, and especially the emotions […]
Governing and Finding Data
By Melody Smith|May 19th, 2015|metadata, News|Comments Off on Governing and Finding Data
Information governance is a term becoming more familiar and frequent with each passing day. Few will argue the point that new sources of information […]
Easy Learning
By admin|May 18th, 2015|News, Technology|Comments Off on Easy Learning
The National Federation of Advanced Information Services (NFAIS) is offering an interesting webinar with the title, "Webinar: Fast Times for Information: Re-Calibrating Roles and Responsibilities." This event is scheduled for Thursday, May 21st at 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. EST.
A Color By Any Other Name
By Melody Smith|May 15th, 2015|News|Comments Off on A Color By Any Other Name
I consider myself a creative person, and not just with words. I like to design graphically, decorate my home, make homemade gifts and cards, and then there is the whole culinary arts thing. I am a total foodie. I used to say the perfect job would be to assign the name of paint colors, i.e. smoked salmon, sandy beach, sky crystal, etc. Just like words, there is a thesaurus for many different shapes and colors. If you need assistance in naming those colors, know that there is a thesaurus for that. Ingrid Sundberg, a writer and children’s book illustrator, created a unique infographic chart for anyone struggling with color names or for writers who are looking for a variety to choose from.
Word Generations
By Melody Smith|May 13th, 2015|News, ontology|Comments Off on Word Generations
History is more than informative and educational; it can also be very interesting. Some readers won’t be shocked at this notion, but some will.
New Territory for Privacy Laws
By Melody Smith|May 8th, 2015|metadata, News|Comments Off on New Territory for Privacy Laws
Australia has passed a controversial security law that will require its internet and mobile phone providers to store customer data for two years. This much contested government bill got Senate approval by 43 votes to 16, with the support of the opposition Labor party.
Finding Relevance
By Melody Smith|May 7th, 2015|indexing, metadata, News, search|Comments Off on Finding Relevance
Rovi Corporation introduced the industry’s lastest and some say most robust metadata product, Rovi Knowledge Graph.