Search

The article focuses on the reconsideration of paper-based knowledge management (KM), acknowledging past successes and advocating for a more selective approach to data accumulation. Topics discussed include the limitations of digital KM, the need for quality over quantity, and the importance of human oversight in assessing data integrity and relevance.

The article provide examples and instruction on how to make acquisitions process of libraries more efficient with the use of technology-driven acquisitions model as compared to paper-driven acquisitions model. Topics discussed include retrieving the desired record in the cataloging module, using Google tools for filing, tracking and filtering and implementing time-saving strategies at one time.

The article focuses on SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTION. Topics discussed include COVID-19 has taken commodity prices and availability on a roller coaster ride that is only in the nascent stages of its journey; and the views of " Diana Haytko, professor and chairperson of the department of marketing and sup ply chain management at the East Carolina University College of Business, on it.

The article explores Conal Conference Alerts (conferencealerts.com) allows for searching academic conferences by topic (social sciences and humanities, mathematics and statistics, physical and life sciences, business and economics) and by country. AllConferences.com (www.allconferences.com) is a global online conference directory that includes conferences, conventions, trade shows, exhibits, expos, and seminars. It is searchable by category, date, country, and venue.

The article offers information on the intersection of AI, research, and its impact on scientific literature. Topics include concerns about the ethical implications of AI-generated content, fraudulent research papers created by paper mills, and the increasing retractions of scientific literature. The author reflects on the potential consequences of the rise in spurious publications on research impact metrics and raises concerns about research integrity.

The article focuses on the challenges and complexities associated with citations in research papers. It highlights the importance of citations in validating information and guiding further research, but acknowledges the confusion and difficulties students face in understanding different citation styles and formats. It also discusses the role of citation generators in helping students create accurate citations and mentions several popular citation generator tools.

This article focuses on the emergence of digital paper or epaper. The foundation of epaper is based upon the idea that it is easier for your eyes to read text from reflective surface than backlit displays. The broader, long-term goal is to develop a display technology that parallels paper in its readability, familiarity and portability while incorporating the ability to update the display wirelessly. The U.S. Army has established the Army Flexible Display Center to test the variety of existing epaper technology possibilities. Early in 2004 Gyricon announced that it had begun trial testing of its rigid-backed SmartPaper technology for use in grocery and retail stores. Replacing static pricing and unintelligent cash registers, Gyricon's system allows stores to update price displays wirelessly, simultaneously doing the same at the checkout lanes.

The author cites and reflects on the research challenges faced by sophomore student Liw Ekdab in doing his research paper. A letter from Ekdab stating his sentiments over the lack of information sources libraries provide for the topic of his research paper which is about the looting of the Iraq National Museum of Baghdad during the Iraq War in 2003 and the limited availability of data Google Scholar and Google Books provide. The author also cites some of the lessons learned from the experience of Ekdab.

The article provides information on the pledge of the Gerstein Science Information Centre or Gerstein Library at the University of Toronto to practice reducing, reusing and recycling paper. Members of the Gerstein Library and the campus sustainability have observed that a large quantity of paper is being used for printing materials and the staff decided to practice printing double-sided. Several posters have been done on recycled paper and were exhibited as part of the information campaign. The posters explained the reasons of the regulation.

The article reports on the continued increase in electronic billing activity. The 2007 Consumer Bill Payment Survey showed that the volume of online billing activity exceeds the volume of paper bills paid by households that have Internet access. Even as consumers embrace the security, convenience and environmental-friendly assurances that e-billing affords them, billers do enjoy significant cost savings over paper-based billing, particularly when the value of customer relationships is factored in.

The article offers information on the legendary Eugene Garfield who set out to "propose a bibliographic system for science literature that can eliminate the uncritical citation of fraudulent, incomplete, or obsolete data by making it possible for the conscientious scholar to be aware of criticisms of earlier papers." It highlights that Garfield goes so far as to advocate for a metric that never gained much traction: the lifetime-citation count per paper.

Deals with the University of California's Social Sciences eScholarship Repository of working papers which eases the editorial and administrative labor of creating e-print repositories. Preservation strategies of librarians in the university; Technique used by the university to stimulate interest in the repository; Strategic value of repository.

Features Kiplinger's Taming the Paper Tiger, a software/filing system tool kit created by Barbara Hemphill to organize paperwork and graphic information hassles. Approach of Hemphill in the software; Advice of Hemphill in implementing the system; Information on how the database interface is presented.

The article offers a preview of multiple products, including ABBYY Vantage, a platform that uses artificial intelligence to comprehend and interpret documents from Abbyy Inc.; Access Unify, which assists in managing hybrid paper and digital environments from Access Corp., and Data Harmony, for analyzing text content, and enhance search capabilities, from Access Innovations.

In November 2009, the University of Toronto became a signatory to a pledge titled, 'Ontario Universities: Committed to a Greener World.' This pledge committed the university to continue practicing the three Rs -- reducing, reuising, and recycling. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses ebook as an effective tool in publishing which combines content marketing tools with the comprehensive presentation of white paper. Topics discussed include how marketers can follow up with potential customers, five basic guidelines for a novel and sophisticated ebook, and distribution as an element in making ebook effective. Also discussed is ebook as a launching vehicle for a multitude of marketing content.

The article focuses on making DVD invitations. The first thing to do in developing a DVD invitation is to begin designing the concept with the client. After deciding on a concept, both parties have to decide on the price. When dealing with families and groups of people for shooting, provide them with a timeline and shot list, including props for the particular shoot.

The article explores Clarivate's Institute for Scientific Information (ISI) proposed a new Collaborative CNCI (Collab-CNCI) indicator to analyze the credit authors of academic papers receive via citations. In its report, "Making It Count: Research Credit Management in a Collaborative World," ISI confirms that highly collaborative papers can distort summary results at a national and institutional level.

Presents a narrative of what the author learned from several speakers at the 2005 American Library Association Annual Conference held in Chicago, Illinois. Chris Anderson, editor in chief of "Wired" magazine; Abby Groodrum of New Media and Technology, Ryerson University, Toronto,Ontario; U.S. Senator Barack Obama. INSET: Everybody Had a Gimmick at the ALA Chicag05 Exhibits.

Presents information on the services offered by Researcha company for information professionals. Information on the Researcha Report Database which offers free research reports on a wide range of topics; Focus of the reports covered by the Researcha Report Database; Cost of subscribing to the database.

Discusses the electronic book and its future as of September 1998. The electronic book as the paperless model; Distribution; Feature comparison for three electronic books; The question of who will read them; The initial marketplace; Company contact information.

Comments on the call for a book on the future of medical libraries by the American Library Association. Details on the date which the book is expected to appear; Speculation on the reaction anticipated from `ONline' readers; Details on the future of the concerning PowerPoint.

Offers tips on choosing a printer. Features; Applications; Performance; Print quality and speed; Power consumption; Cost issue; Noise, vibration, weight and size; Maintenance concerns. INSET: Printers: Editors' choices for 1995..

Comments on the features of the Common Ground software for prunting formatted files in computers. Easy conversion of formatted documents; Components of the software; Security feature of the software; Uses of the software's MiniViewer feature; Other capabilities of the software. INSET: Portable document formats..

Reports on the number of online sites which offer term papers to students. Estimated number of these sites as of March 1999; Prices per page which custom written term papers sell for; Use of credit cards; Subjects covered by the term paper sites such as current affairs, social sciences, and literature. INSET: Online Term-Paper Mills.

The article offers information on a nation's economy is described in numbers, but academicians use words to explain those numbers. It discusses that Scholarly papers forecasting the state of the economy are more than equally matched with opinion pieces in the daily press that also attempt to forecast the state of the economy; and mentions that EconLit, the primary database covering the scholarly literature of economics, is produced by the American Economic Association (AEA).

The article reports that research reproducibility, getting consistent results with the same set of data, code, and method described in the original research paper, is central to trustworthy scientific research. It reports that to address the growing need of research reproducibility, scholarly publishers have implemented features to access data, code, and experiments in their scholarly publication platforms.

The article reports on the approach by High Point Furniture Industries (HPFI) to address paper overload and mentions its use of IntelliChief document imaging solution. Topics discussed include the benefits and features of IntelliChief including simplified purchase-to-pay process, FastFax fax server, and records of invoices and the insights of HPFI accounting manager Elaine Handley on their use of IntelliChief.

Informs about availability of several books, directories and reviews on CD-ROM by different manufacturers, as reported in September 1995. Inclusions, namely, `Book Vault' by UMI, `Booklist' from SilverPlatter, `Choice Reviews' from Association of College and Research Libraries, and more.

The article offers information on San Joaquin Valley in central California is home to our nation's largest agricultural region, and a disproportionate number of our residents live in poverty and how can we guarantee access for all of our students and children when their families and communities cannot provide the services they need. Topics include the group of dedicated library educators has decided to take on the challenge has presented this news paper headline in spring 2018.

The article explores Most companies are failing to realize payoff from their voice of the customer (VOC) investment. This paper is meant to help CX leaders understand what is causing all the disappointment in their VOC programs, what are the critical dimensions for strong VOC success, and how to fix their VOC programs to deliver exceptional customer experience.

The article informs about how digital storytelling allow the students to share their voices and also to become more competent with technology. Topics include how storytelling tools let students take charge of their learning in ways that are meaningful and creative, and that help them develop critical thinking skills; and how through digital storytelling students can express what they have learned, as they are willing to create a storyboard for a commercial rather than to write a paper.

The article focuses on ChatGPT, an AI-powered chatbot developed by OpenAI. Topics discussed include the widespread impact and versatility of ChatGPT, which has been used for various purposes, including generating text-based content, writing papers, creating advertising campaigns, and even tackling computer code.

Mentions three books on electronic publishing. `The Cigarette Papers: Issues in Publishing Materials in Multiple Formats,' by Karen Butter, Robin Chandler and John Kunze; `Libraries, Educational Institiutions, and Copyright Proprieters: The First Collision on the Information Highway,' by Laura N. Gasaway; `The Librarian as Publisher: A World Wide Web Publishing Project,' by Mark Stover.

The article offers world news briefs related to digital information as of October 2016. Topics include plan of the European Union to introduce value-added tax on electronic books to harmonize print and ebook rates; the National Library of Israel's plan to acquire papers of author Franz Kafka after the country's Supreme Court ruling that manuscripts are the property of the Library; and digitization of author William Shakespeare's Globe archive in London, England by publisher Adam Matthew.

Reports on the launch of a Web site and digital services by the California Digital Library. Idea to store and distribute academic research results and working papers; Role of Berkeley Electronic Press in the development; Inclusion of papers authored or sponsored by the University of California.

The article discusses the significant role of records management (RM) platform in tackling volumes of paper records. It cites the results of International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) research which show the increase of paper records' volume by 42 percent of organizations despite the discussion of movement of electronic records. It also notes the benefits of Lexmark International Inc.'s Perceptive Software solution employed by Ontario-based Markham Stouffville Hospital to manage its workflow.

The article reports that reference manager ReadCube purchased Papers from Springer Nature, where the deal sought to combine Papers reference manager into products like ReadCube Connect.

Presents a letter to the editor in response to the article "Why I Love Paper," by Mary Ellen Bates in the January/February 2004 issue.

The article reports on the completion of the digitization of the British House of Commons Parliamentary Papers from 1801 to 1900 by the ProQuest Information and Learning in 2006. The papers are considered to be the most detailed primary source for information on nineteenth-century Great Britain, its colonies, and beyond. The company digitized 78,000 papers, which amount to 4.2 million pages for this collection. The papers are particularly noteworthy as being a forum among thinkers including Jenner, Arnold, and Trollope.

The article reports that Nacogdoches, Texas selected eCopy Inc. which integrates paper with enterprise content management software applications which made the process easier and more cost-effective. The city selected a set of multifunction devices and associated software to pull together its document and communication requirements. Users enter an identification to interact with eCopy. The article also discusses some advantages of paper.

Cambridge Scientific Abstracts (CSA) has announced that researchers using its Internet Database Service (IDS) can now link their search results to the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Meeting Papers. More than 25,000 papers published since 1996 and abstracted in the CSA Aerospace & High Technology Database on IDS are linkable with the AIAA Meeting Papers service. According to the announcement, AIAA is the world's largest professional society devoted to the progress of engineering and science in aviation and space.

The article offers information on tax havens, which are countries or independent areas with minimal or no tax burden used by individuals and corporations to stash their wealth with intention of tax evasion. It discusses the release of Panama Papers and the Paradise Papers comprising documents leaked from Panama law firm Mossack Fonseca. It offers information on research of tax havens including Jersey registry, Cayman Islands registry and OpenCorporates.

Reports news in the information technology industry. Announcement that OCLC Forest Press has published an updated edition of the 'DDC Summaries' booklet; Details of the OCLC International Conference of Research Library Directors; Objectives of the paper 'Preservation Metadata for Digital Objects: A Review of the State of the Art' from OCLC/RLG Working Group on Preservation Metadata.

A calendar of events related to knowledge management (KM) from September to December 2016 is presented including the Information Governance, Cognitive Computing, and Mobile Workforce conferences.

A calendar of events from June-December 2016 is presented which include a symposium on Microsoft SharePoint and records management (RM) in June, a meeting on email management and risk management in September, and a conference on bring your own device (BYOD) policies in November.

Reports on the licensing of Lucent Technologies' plastic transistor technology to E Ink Corp. Details of the companies' collaboration on the development of 'electronic paper'; Features of the planned plastic electronic displays, whose properties are similar to those of semiconductors formed on silicon chips; Potential industrial applications for the technology.

Focuses on the plans of Xerox Corp. to bring its Electronic Paper to market through a collaboration with the Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Co. (3M). 3M to manufacture the electronic paper material; Attributes of the Electronic Paper developed at the Xerox Palo Alto Research Center; Potential applications of the Electronic Paper; Technology invented by Xerox to develop its Electronic Paper.

A calendar of events related to white papers and best practices in knowledge management (KM) in 2014 is presented including the Business Process Management (BPM) & Case Management in January, the Analytics for Big Data in March, and Knowledge Management in December.