Peer Reviews’ Reach
The Special Libraries Association (SLA) and the Institute of Engineering & Technology (IET) are presenting the latest resource in their Learning Initiative Partnership (LIP) […]
Urban Myths
It isn’t quite as bad as looking for a needle in a haystack, but close. The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has launched a search to […]
Working Together for Open Access
Springer has announced a partnership with IMISCOE, the largest network of excellence on migration and diversity in the world. This partnership will allow for […]
Providing Access to Those Who Need It Most
INASP is a registered UK charity that works to support global research communication through innovation, networking and capacity strengthening, focusing on the needs of developing […]
Recreating History
There has been much destruction and devastation at the hands of ISIS fighters. Lives have been lost and worlds upturned. There has also been destruction brought down on history. Horrific destruction of the Mosul Museum in northern Iraq by ISIS fighters was broadcast in a video, and this wasn't the first time for this museum. The destruction is nearly absolute.
Passive Searching for KM Taxonomy Resources
"The bad news is time flies. The good news is you're the pilot." (Michael Althsuler) In past blogs we’ve already looked at several ways to actively search the open web for taxonomy, thesaurus, and ontology resources. Today we’ll consider a few tools that enable passive – “set it and forget it” – searching. In these passive search methods, the searching doesn't require the user’s continuous and direct attention. This search strategy allows you to turn your attention elsewhere while the tool trawls the web for content that is of interest to you. Let’s consider…
Systematics Conference Offered
The Systematics Association is hosting a Young Systematists' Forum 2014 in London, UK on November 21, 2014. Being committed to furthering all aspects of Systematic biology, the Systematics Association is organizing a program of international conferences on key themes in Systematics, including a series of major biennial conferences. The association also supports a variety of training courses in systematics and awards grants in support of systematics research.
Seeking Understanding of Change Through a Taxonomy
Despite the title, the RICHES Project has nothing to do with money in the sense of cash, investments, or gold. The Renewal, Innovation and Change: Heritage and European Society (RICHES) project came about because of digital technologies. A new approach and perspective for institutions and artists who are using new technologies and digital facilities to redefine cultural heritage.
Science and Fiction
Science and science fiction continues to cross paths as technology continues to advance. Warp drive and transporters are not that far away, at least in the world of light years.