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VOLUME 19 • NUMBER 6 • July/August 2011
Searcher
The Magazine for Database Professionals |
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| EDITORIAL |
Searcher's Voice
Beam Me Up, Scotty 
Mobile computing has brought the Star Trek-type
communicators into reality. But as bq notes, it’s still up to
searchers to guarantee the accuracy of information, no matter how it is
retrieved. |
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| COLUMNS |
 Internet Express
iPad2 for Librarians
Irene McDermott is quick to label the iPad2 a “sweet” piece
of machinery. But, ever conscious of her budget limitations, she uses
this column to investigate whether the iPad2 can prove valuable within
the library environment for staff and patrons alike. |
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The Better Mousetrap
Ownership: ACS, RCS, and History
Bob Buntrock continues his look at ownership of e-resources, this time
focusing on what has become the contentious issue of ejournals and
other electronic periodicals.
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The Medical Digital
Mobile Apps for the Medical Professional
Stephanie Ardito puts the iPad2 under the microscope to see what kind
of smartphone and tablet healthcare and wellness apps, or m-health
apps, are out there for those working within the medical profession. |
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| FEATURES |
Ebooks Everywhere
The Digital Transformation of Reading
Nancy Herther provides statistics and quotes from the experts as she
reports on the how the growing ebook trend is impacting the
marketplace.
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Beyond the Bookmobile
The Intersection of Mobile Technology and the Library
Rich Oppenheim extends the discussion of mobile technology’s
impact on the library and work in general by taking a look at a range
of apps, including those that facilitate e-reading, video viewing and
recording, content location, digital rights management, and data
customization.
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The Mobile Lucky Seven
A Brief Review
Gerry McKiernan critiques seven
epublishers, including Alexander Street Press, Cengage Learning, EBSCO
Publishing, and NewspaperDirect, Inc., looking at features such as
mobile access options and device/platform choices.
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‘Going Mobile’
An iPad2 Review
You know Sheri Lanza never jumps headfirst into a new — or even
semi-new — technology. So how did she become the owner of a
trendy iPad2 and what exactly does she think of it?
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