| FEATURES |
Interview
Paving the Way for Educated Consumers 
Vice chairman Jim McGinty shares his views on the past, present, and future of
CIG.
by Barbara Brynko |
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International Report
Recent Developments in China
With 1.3 billion people and one-fifth of the world's total population, China
already welcomed more than 90 million users to the Web. And the number is growing.
by Jim Ashling |
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Legal Trends
Patenting the Internet 
With portions of information technology now under patent protection, there's
a new line emerging between private and public domain.
by George Pike |
Page 1 |
| COLUMNS & NEWS |
NewsBytes |
Page 3 |
Up Front with Barbara
Quint
Bookblogs or Blogbooks? Are New Content Formats on the Way?
bq confesses that the Google Print/Library continues
to fascinate her. |
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NewsBreak Update
Spring Ahead on New Tools and Technologies
by Paula J. Hane
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7
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Focus on Publishing
NIH's Embattled Policy
Robin Peek explores the ins and outs of the final Public Access Implementation
Plan. |
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Internet Waves
Why Do They Keep Doing That?
Shirley Duglin Kennedy uncovers some of our pet peeves about Web sites. |
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Legal Issues
Freedom of Information?
George Pike uncovers what material the government actually will and won't let
us see.
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NewsMakers |
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Database Review
BUDDIE Recognizes Quiet Quality
Mick O'Leary pays tribute to the Cleveland Public
Library, winner of the 2005 BUDDIE Award. |
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| DEPARTMENTS |
Quick Question
by Dick Kaser |
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| Letter to the Editor |
Page 16 |
InfoToons
by Gib Robbie |
Page 16 |
| Product
News & Reviews |
Page 29 |
| People Line & the Executive
Profile |
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| CONFERENCE
CIRCUIT |
On the Road
The Research Edge
Donald T. Hawkins offers an overview of the season's choicest conferences. |
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Report
from the Field
Content, Global Information Architecture Key to Sixth Annual ASIST Conference
The theme of Crossing Boundaries led the way for
this group of international practitioners and academics
alike.
by Alice Klingener |
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Report from the Field
The State of the Industry: NFAIS Targets the Battle
for Mindshare
"The user" becomes the focus of attention for a cross-section of industry professionals,
librarians, and entrepreneurs.
by Barbara Brynko |
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Report from the Field
Leading the Way in Tampa
SLA's Leadership Summit (previously known as the Winter Meeting) opens the door
to leadership, information, and inspiration.
by Marydee Ojala |
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Conference Calendar |
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| Cover
Notes |
Book
Review
Don't Hesitate to Collaborate
Collaborative Electronic Resource Management:
From Acquisitions to Assessment
by Joan E. Conger
reviewed by Gwen M. Gregory |
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In Other Words
'April Showers Bring ...'
A look inside Information Today, Inc.'s other publications
by Lauree Padgett |
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| LinkUp
@ Home |
| Visit Link-Up
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The Ringtone Phenomenon
by Thomas Pack |
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Perspectives
Learn What You Don't Know
by Reid Goldsborough |
Page 25 |
CyberSports
Sports, Steroids, and Scandals
by David King |
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