Google Book Search Settles Landmark Lawsuit, Readies More Content

EBSCO Publishing Acquires NISC, Inc.

Dow Jones Teams Up With Transparency International

Settlement Reached in German Digital Delivery Case

Thomson Reuters Brings Web of Knowledge to Turkey

Forecast 2009: What’s on the Horizon
Four top industry analysts and IT experts offer their predictions for the coming year.

The Mouse Turns 40
The Tech Museum of Innovation is celebrating the achievements of Doug Engelbart, who first introduced the mouse in 1968.
by Richard Hammond

Taking the Byte Out of Cybercrime
With the recent formation of the Center for Applied Identity Management Research, the battle against cyberattacks is heating up.
by Phillip Britt

Playing a Different Tune
by Kurt Fritz

Retrospective: 25 Years Ago in Information Today
Thomas Hogan Sr. looks back at the start of IT.

Lessons From Lubuto
The Lubuto Library Project continues to open library doors in Zambia, thanks to Jane Kinney Meyers and her team.

AI Association Honors 'Classic Paper'
by Bill Greenwood

Focus on Publishing
With Growth Comes Growing Pains
Robin Peek explores a host of new challenges that journals are facing in the booming OA community.

Internet Waves
Sunlight Disinfects
Shirley Duglin Kennedy prowls around fact-check sites and online watchdog groups.

Legal Issues
Anti-Spam Legislation Setbacks
George H. Pike explains why preventive measures still haven’t stopped junk mail.

Library Stuff Revisited
A Busy Time at Internet Librarian
Steven M. Cohen shares a few of his favorite tools and what’s hot in RSS.

Insider’s Perspective
IT Budget Relief Strategies
Guest columnist Sara Gates lists ways to fine-tune an IT budget in turbulent times.

Database Review
I Love YouTube
Mick O’Leary takes a look at YouTube’s serious side.

Up Front With Barbara Quint
Planning Ahead for All the Readers on Your Gift List
bq shares her suggestion for the perfect gift: a customized book.

Editorial
Two Shots at Reality
by Dick Kaser

Letter from the Editor

InfoToons
by Gib Robbie

IT Spotlight
37signals Rolls Out Simple Collaboration Solutions
Marji McClure highlights a company that is making it easier for businesses and their clients to work together.

Cool Tools
Winter Wallpapers From Flickr and Slices of YouTube
John Carr offers details on two apps worth checking out.

People Line & the Executive Profile

International Report
Book Fair Breaks Attendance Record While Europe Looks to the Future
Our global correspondent recaps this year’s Frankfurt Book Fair and more.
by Jim Ashling

What’s Ahead for 2009
Donald T. Hawkins provides a sneak preview of the industry’s upcoming conferences.

Information Today, Inc.’s Conference Dates

Report From the Field
Highlights From IL 2008
Text and photos by the ITI Blog Team

Report From the Field
RSuite CMS 2008 User Conference
by Barbara Brynko

NewsBytes

NewsBreak Update
More Research-Sharing Tools and Search Engine Improvements
by Paula J. Hane

NewsMakers

Product News & Reviews
34 - Near-Time: Adding Social Networking to the Equation
36 - Vivisimo: Ramping Up Velocity
37 - MuseGlobal: Making a Connection With Oracle
38 - Inmagic’s Presto Gets More Social

Web Dishes Up Recipes for Home-Cooked Savings
by Thomas Pack

CyberSports
Site Blends Wine, the Spirit of Giving, and Sports
by David King

Book Review
Getting Back to Basics on Main Street U.S.A.
The Small Public Library Survival Guide: Thriving on Less
by Herbert B. Landau
reviewed by Gwen M. Gregory

In Other Words
Back Tome Again
Here’s a look at Information Today, Inc.’s book collection.
by Lauree Padgett