Words Are Important
For more than a decade, Merriam-Webster has been issuing annual lists with the top ten words of that year. For 2017 the word is […]
Los Alamos Looking for Librarian
To be as helpful as possible to those in the fields of taxonomy, information sciences, ontology, etc., we are sharing career opportunities that we find with our […]
Proofreading Fun
To some the title of this article may seem like an oxymoron, but for others proofreading is an obsession. This unique but interesting play […]
Words Reveal Much
Words matter. They reveal who you are and reflect your character. Every child has heard the rhyme, “Sticks and stones may break my bones
But […]
Educational Applications Developed
The Library of Congress recently announced the release of educational applications related to Congress and civic participation for use in K-12 classrooms. This news […]
Collaboration Seeks to Improve Research
A group of not-for-profit scientific membership societies have announced the launch of the Scientific Society Publisher Alliance (SSPA). This is an initiative focused on […]
Data Management Tool at Your Fingertips
There are many options in the world of reference data management (RDM) tools. The source article seeks to help organizations weigh through the various options […]
Gender Bias in Scientific Publishing
Scientists strive to be objective in their peer review of grant applications and manuscript submissions. However, the threat to objectivity comes from all humans […]
On the Tip of Your Tongue
It feels like it happens more frequently with each passing week. I am humming a long in a conversation and my brain hits a […]
Students Choose Paper Over Digital
Digital books, e-readers and electronic data is prevalent in homes and schools. As more and more students use tablets and laptops for educational purposes, […]