Referencing the Data
TopQuadrant has released TopBraid Reference Data Manager™ (TopBraid RDM) to bring consistency and accuracy to reference data management.
Classifying Science
By Melody Smith|April 30th, 2015|indexing, metadata, News, Taxonomy|Comments Off on Classifying Science
The INIS (International Nuclear Information System) Thesaurus is a valuable and useful product used by the INIS Secretariat and Member States to index documents for input into the INIS Collection and to facilitate information retrieval for global users of the collection.
Managing Your Assets
By Melody Smith|April 29th, 2015|indexing, metadata, News|Comments Off on Managing Your Assets
Extensis has released their modular digital asset management (DAM) system, Extensis Portfolio, with promises of transforming the user experience.
Custom Storage Increases Findability
By Melody Smith|April 29th, 2015|News, search, storage|Comments Off on Custom Storage Increases Findability
21st Century Technologies Limited has developed an indigenous records and information management solution that offers companies secure, innovative, and customized document storage and management.
Credit Where Credit is Due
By Melody Smith|April 28th, 2015|Autoindexing, indexing, metadata, News|Comments Off on Credit Where Credit is Due
No one will argue how helpful auto-classification or auto-indexing is to the world of making content findable. This interesting topic came from the blog post, “Jet Packs, Cars That Drive Themselves, and Autoclassification” from Earley & Associates.
Progression of Data
By Melody Smith|April 24th, 2015|metadata, News|Comments Off on Progression of Data
The increasing digitization of information, combined with multiple vehicles that bring them to you and take information from you, can be overwhelming.
New Demands on Metadata
By Melody Smith|April 20th, 2015|metadata, News|Comments Off on New Demands on Metadata
The Book Industry Study Group (BISG) is hosting a Metadata Summit next month in New York City.
Learning Opportunities at SLA
By Melody Smith|April 17th, 2015|News|Comments Off on Learning Opportunities at SLA
Another learning opportunity is available from the Special Libraries Association 2015 Annual Conference. Attending the conference will give you access to the connections, resources, products and services that matter to your profession. The continuing education courses are full of great opportunities to enhance your skills.
Metadata Management
By Melody Smith|April 17th, 2015|metadata, News|Comments Off on Metadata Management
A recent survey conducted by SOA Software indicates that a large percentage of biopharma companies are seeking metadata management technology solutions. Currently, only 10% of them actually have a technology solution in place.
The Process of Change
By Melody Smith|April 16th, 2015|metadata, News, Technology|Comments Off on The Process of Change
If someone says they like change, they are lying. I realize that is harsh, but the change they like is a vacation, new car, or new love. Most change is not a choice and therefore rarely enjoyed. The end result may be better, the process of getting there can be painful.