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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 focuses on how to build a the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) library to support student research. Topics inlcude the role of bibliometrics in evaluating resources and building a STEM library collection in school libraries, the collection being to reflect the year long STEM Fair initiative for 4th–6th grade talented students, and the STEM special collections should support students being the result of the scientific method of systematic investigation.

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..

The article focuses on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in the library domain. It explores the capabilities of AI language models like ChatGPT and their potential benefits and challenges for libraries. It further highlights how AI technologies, such as language models and image generators, has gained attention in the field of education and has sparked both enthusiasm and concerns.

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.

Explains how librarians are getting involved in the detection of plagiarism. Reason for the actions of students to plagiarize; Characteristics of students who are most likely to cheat; Overview of several anti-plagiarism computer software and services.

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.

Reports that Caere Corp. announced the release of its OmniPage Web, the first computer application to automatically convert long-paper documents into hyperlinked Web sites. Details of the product; Use of Logical Structure Recognition technology; Contact information.

The article offers some tools for organizing information. The Paper Tiger software is a combination of proven methodology for personal organization and effective paper management. By using the software, a user can retrieve files from the database just by assigning keywords. For users seeking to increase their personal productivity, they can access the site http://www.43folders.com, founded by Merlin Mann. Others may consider signing up for a free online course called Get Organized:Tips and Tools for Managing Time, Space, and Paper, offered by Hewlett-Packard. For home organization ideas, the following sites may be helpful: Home Organization, Storage, Moving, and Cleaning Tips, OrganizedHome.com and Always Organized.

Features the introduction of foundation of the Adobe Paper-to-Web solution and Adobe Acrobat Capture 2.0 software, by Adobe Systems. Information on Acrobat Capture 2.0.

The article reports on the move of Meckler Publishing's Library Software Review to put out a call for papers in advance of its two-day seminar, Library Software Conference, to be held at the Philadelphia Hilton on October 15-16, 1984. Issues to be addressed in the program are as follows: software applicable to micro, mini, and mainframe computer systems, practical approaches to installing and integrating software in libraries, demonstration of software packages, and product updates by major vendors. Those who will attend will be given opportunities to discuss experiences and problems. Sessions will be given by librarians experienced in such areas. Proposals for papers are requested from librarians, educators, or software specialists.

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 highlights the University of California–San Diego's operating a popular 3Dprinting service for the campus community. It mentions the idea of using existing 3D printing to address facilities-related challenges they encountered in managing the library's public spaces; and also highlights 3D printing of facilities related or operations-related items such as entry-level project, intermediate level project, and expert-level project.

The article discusses document capture software. It mentions some of the advantages of paper document capturing which include reduction in paper storage and processing costs and expedited paper document processing. The article further states that the challenge of identifying various document types is solved by intelligent document recognition (IDR) technologies.

Announces the shipment of Common Ground Paper2Web, a scanning application for enterprise intranets by Hummingbird Communications Limited. Functions of Paper2Web; What is offered when Paper2Web is combined with Common Ground Web Publisher; How scanned documents are converted by Common Ground Paper2Web to DigitalPaper; Cost of Common Ground Paper2Web; Contact point for Hummingbird Communications Limited.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for using the Drupal Geolocation Field and Geolocation Views modules to integrate maps into a library's website.

The article focuses on the behavioral self-modification based on how an entity is measured and can lead to unintended consequences, such as gaming the metrics; and mentions that instances of gaming research impact metrics used to artificially inflate the level of impact of a given paper, author, journal, or other entity are well-documented.

Reports on higher learning facilities, McDaniel College in Maryland and Rider University in New Jersey's use of an enterprise content management system from RedDot Solutions. Use of the software to streamline the content published on the institutions' Web sites; Benefits of the software to administrative staff and faculty; Rider's goal to increase the number of applications submitted through its Web site.

The article offers industry related news briefs. Financial Times newspaper partners with :CRUX for knowledge score and reading behavior based suggestions. Elsevier AI Lab opened by Elsevier on the Innovation Center for Artificial Intelligence (ICAI). U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission launches Strategic Hub for Innovation and Financial technology.

The article offers tips for librarians on producing quality videos to improve the presentation of contents. Topics discussed include the ideal slide transition offerings in the Microsoft PowerPoint software for the discussion of contact information and the idea development stages, importance of microphone quality to provide clear narration in the video, and the cost benefit of using the iMovie video-editing program in Apple Mac computers.

The article focuses on two case studies from Queen's University Belfast: the institutional theses repository & the Northern Ireland Official Publications Archive. Topics include the decision to use Pure as platform for the theses repository due to its familiarity & ease of use; challenges faced in metadata capture & functionality issues; and the development of the Northern Ireland Official Publications Archive using open-source software DSpace to address unique needs & enhance discoverability.

The article explores the significant issue of link rot in scholarly publications, detailing the challenges faced by academic scholarship due to broken or inaccessible digital resources. Topics discussed include the prevalence of broken links and Digital Object Identifier (DOIs) across various disciplines, highlighting the inefficacy of current DOI systems and proposing solutions like persistent identifiers .

The article discusses the developments of multichannel data capture. According to the author, invoice and handwriting recognition have both set out, benefiting from today's more sophisticated software. Growing use of distributed capture is also evident, saving the time and expenditure of physically moving paper to a centralized location. The author also sees online data capture grew, primarily in areas where legacy papers is not involved.

The article discusses that Rocket Software has released UniObjects for Python (UOPY), a new MultiValue, client-side Python API that can be used to access any Rocket UniVerse and Rocket UniData database.

The article offers information on SciDetect, an open source software program designed to check for fake scientific papers, by international science and technology publisher Springer.

The article focuses on the Alcomtec is a Rocket Software partner based in Lima, Peru. Topics include the company builds a wide range of technology tools that help businesses solve their critical problems and grow their revenues; and Alcomtec launched Fudtrak and Fudtraker, two digital tools that are powering the food truck industry by enabling owners to manage everything from inventory to orders to payments in a single app both underpinned by Rocket technology.

The article focuses on the bibliometrics provides solid, objective information to assist in making curriculum decisions and building course-specific library collections to support distance learners. Topics include EndNote's online interface includes five tabs: My References, Collect, Organize, Format, and Options; Google Scholar is a great tool for finding research information; and Google Scholar supports cataloging documents with tags or labels.

The article evaluates information technology products including Global CONNECT print-on-demand technology from Ingram Content Group, Inc., PaperStream cloud based app from Pubget, Inc. and iPeerReview app for mobile access for submitted papers to AIP Publishing.

The article discusses the development of electronic lab notebook (ELN) used for recording experiments in majority of researches. The existence of ELN has been in available more than 10 years but the transition from paper to ELN was slow because of legal and technological issues. ELN is considered as the major enablers of information exchange and organizational memory. Meanwhile, Millennium Pharmaceuticals Inc. is using the ELN by connecting it to other applications the chemists use.

This section provides news briefs on the information services industry as of December 2007. Accessible Archives Inc. debuted its revamped Web site with enhancements to its databases of 18th- and 19th-century U.S. newspapers. Wiley-Blackwell and the International Society for Autism Research will launch a journal called "Autism Research." Infosolve Technologies introduced OpenDQ V2.0, a data quality solution for both structured and unstructured data.

The author talks about paying taxes, managing finances and online calculator widgets. She cites the preference of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in filing taxes online which will help generate cost savings. It cites the result of the study done by the IRS on why people still prefer filling out paper returns. The author also mentions the availability of online calculators and links to several free applications online that could help people do the math such as fund management sites like Mint.com, Yodlee and Wesabe.

The article reviews the OECD.Stat web browser, the Astrophysics Data System (ADS) database and the Wiley InterScience digital service.

This article explains some of the features of the Net Snippets products offered by Net Snippets Ltd. While there is a great deal of similarity between Onfolio and Net Snippets, the latter had additional useful features. One a user download Net Snippets and install it on the computer, a toolbar and an additional icon appear in the browser. The icon in the toolbar looks like a small piece of paper with three red dots above it; this icon opens Net Snippets as a sidebar on the left of the browser screen. Users can also access all the functions of the toolbar using the Net Snippets sidebar. Additionally, a Net Snippets box appears in the system tray. Net Snippets gives users the ability to create a bibliography from materials with the click of a button. Net Snippets takes all information and prepares a report for the user, complete with graphics and a table of contents. One more advantage of using Net Snippets is that the information is stored directly into the file system; the default is My Documents/My Snippets. All HTML files are stored in standard HTML format; all other documents in their original format. This allows users to access and view information at any time, without having to rely on any application--including Net Snippets.

The article announces Facebook and The New York Times have launched an augmented reality (AR) news project. Topics include Holtzbrinck Publishing Group announced the departure of John Sargent as a result of disagreements regarding the direction of Macmillan; and the views of the new Register of Copyrights and director of the U.S. Copyright Office, Shira Perlmutter, on policy.

The article offers the author's insights regarding the creation of images for an online library orientation video. Details about the major parts of the online version of law library orientation are presented including a libguide content management system, a video, and an email. Also provided are steps for image processing.

Features the Curriculum Resource multiple-volume CD-ROM source from NewsBank. Functions and features; Concept of information literacy; Installation of the product.

The article discusses the use of Kanban method for managing workflow and measuring outcomes. It mentions use of Kanban boards in software development, marketing, human resources, and strategy and leadership teams. It also reveals that digital KanbanFlow board allows person to schedule recurring tasks and creation of subtasks in multifaceted tasks.

The article offers information on the Trello, a web-based project management tool for users to organize projects.

The article reflects on the evolution of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Libraries' personal content management (PCM) team and its role in supporting the community in Massachusetts. It mentions subject liaisons work with discipline-specific communities to support their research needs and collaborate with other domain experts like the PCM team. It also mentions Zotero and Mendeley matured as citation management products, offering options for group sharing and annotation.

The article presents the discussion on internet lives seen stories of supposedly secure federal, state, or local government or corporate sites hacked. Topics include dealing with outages and disruptions to their servers and data caused by ransomware attacks; and conducting dozens of security site assessment reports for libraries.

This section presents news briefs related to the IT industry, as of May 2005. Openly Informatics, Inc. has introduced OpenURL 1.0 support to an open source browser plug-in extension that adds linking to Web pages found by Google Scholar. Called OpenURL Referrer, the software works with the Firefox Web Browser and fixes the problem of Scholar linking to the full text of articles in restricted databases that require a subscription or payment. Meanwhile, Thomson Gale added more than 3,000 new entries and more than 1,100 full-entry updates to Contemporary Authors online. Tsunamis was added to the Science Resource Center home page topic list, including reference articles on the science behind tsunamis, 55 popular magazine articles, and academic journal articles with tsunami-related research and analysis. ProQuest Information and Learning will digitize the full run of the British House of Commons Parliamentary Papers as part of its program to support 19th-century scholarship. The digital collection of the British Parliamentary Papers 1801-1900 will include the detailed Chadwyck-Healey subject index and searchable ASCII text and images outside the U.S. The Cornell Lab of Ornithology, a nonprofit membership institution devoted to the study of birds, announced the launch of The Birds of North America Online (BNA Online), the live version of the 18-volume print series of more than 700 species, The Birds of North America: Life Histories for the 21st Century (BNA). BNA Online is fully interactive and searchable with linked citations, digital images, and full video and sound.

The article offers brief information on the FileCenter file management software from Lucion Technologies LLC.

The article focuses on the Quagmire of Video Game Preservation. Topics discussed include video games hold a place of modern cultural significance, and with that comes a responsibility to preserve them and their systems; the video game industry has been thriving and advancing over the past 50 years, spurred on by global adoption; and video game industry grows alongside technology, so do the mediums used for games and systems.

The article discusses the popularity of crowdfunding as a form of research support. Topics include a definition of crowdsourcing, its use as a successful donation system for 501(c)3 tax-exempt charities and nonprofit organization supporting grassroot causes, and the findings of an annual review of crowdfunding released by Massolution in 2016. Also mentioned are several specialized crowdfunding platforms that have been introduced including Gambitious and Patreon.

The article presents information on the electronic publishing software Folio VIEWS 3.0. Folio Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of Mead Data Central Inc. and the developer of Folio VIEWS 3.0, defines electronic publishing as publishing information in an online, electronic medium, rather than on paper. The old standard involves paper, books and other printed material in the form of anything one can pick up and read without the aid of a computer or some other electronic device. The new paradigm involves an electronic publishing solution that provides users, according to Folio's marketing information, with three essential elements: the ability to quickly find the right information in the right context, the ability to easily revise the information to suit a particular need, and the ability to share and collaborate on information simultaneously in a workgroup. At the heart of understanding and using VIEWS 3.0 is an understanding of the term infobase. In Folio VIEWS 3.0 online and printed documentation, the online documentation includes several sample infobases, including a detailed online tutorial, and help infobases.

Presents information on educational games available to students such as, Amazing Learning Games with Rayman, Origami, the Secret Life of Paper and Wishbone and the Amazing Odyssey. Details on questions asked to students; Demonstration on the creation of different projects; Decision made by students.

The article reports on the development of SmeadSoft's Records Management software which is used by the city officials in Carlsbad, California. According to SmeadSoft, the software allows record managers to enhance service by providing instant access to file locations, status and user requests. Meanwhile, the software helps Carlsbad to make a centralized electronic repository of information on electronic and paper records.

The article reports on the technology employed by the First Bank of Farmersville in Texas in response to the rising volumes of paperwork and limited storage space. First Bank exploited Centraspect FS, a new content management software from Systemsware, to produce electronic filing systems like those utilized by big banks in the U.S. Cindy Dickens, First Bank's senior vice president, stated that they expect to lower the costs incurred with paper-based systems of the bank.

The article informs of a research conducted by Institutional Review Board on human subjects and institutional animal care. As stated, portal-based solution, which is used to track research projects has been offered by the company Huron Consulting Group. It is added that objective metrics is a tool in IRBNet which compares quality and efficiency.