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Lions! Tigers! And Bears! Oh My!
Competitive Intelligence and Search Analytics
Erik Arnold takes a look at this burgeoning new field in which competitors try to find an edge that will put them at the top of the search engine results page.
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 Mash It Up!
Remixing the Information Superhighway
Miguel Ramos and Dawn Gauthier have compiled a primer for those who want to know more about this latest API technology that’s sweeping the Internet.
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The Plague of Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty
Kimberly Embleton and Doris Small Helfer examine the alarming increase in academic plagiarism and what educators can do about it.
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Sports Wikis
Who’s on First?
Who better than Lark Birdsong, a former pro and college coach with multiple degrees who’s currently pursuing her master’s in library and information science, to produce an informative article on sports wikis?
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The Evolution of Copyright
William Patry
K. Matthew Dames, executive editor of Copycense, interviews William Patry, a pioneer in the field of copyright
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Negotiating in Areas Where End-User Services Dominate
If you have to deal with traditional and/or nontraditional library marketplace vendors, you will want to read this piece by Debbie Schachter.
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| EDITORIAL |
Searcher's Voice
As much as information technology changes daily, bq contends that the goal for info pros remains the same: getting people what they need quickly and effectively. |
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Publishing Trends
Recovering from Disruption: The Theme of the 49th Annual NFAIS Meeting
Iris Hanney shares the highlights from the 49th Annual NFAIS Meeting, which addressed the topic Creating Change: Growth Opportunities in the Wake of Disruption.
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Internet Express
I'm Getting Married - On the Web
“Another bride, another June …” Although she had no such help when planning her nuptials, Irene McDermott is happy to pass along these sites to ease the stress of brides-to-be. |
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| DEPARTMENTS
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Best Buys
Before you make those hardware, software, and Internet-related purchases, check out Best Buys.
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Contacts
Find the postal and electronic addresses, phone and fax numbers for all the companies, products, and people mentioned in this issue. |
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