Legal Update: Where the Lawsuits Are
Sure the news of pending litigation makes the headlines, but here’s a look at what’s going on behind the scenes.
by George H. Pike

New Push to Protect Your Identity
As the new year starts with new leadership in the House and the Senate, data security and privacy are two hot-button issues.
by Phillip Britt

Investigative Report
Wiley-Blackwell Agreement Hits Roadblock
The Information Access Alliance stymies approval with questions about the impact of proposed acquisition.
by Phillip Britt

Interview with Eugene Garfield
A Lifetime of Achievement and Still Going Strong
The chairman emeritus of Thomson Scientific accepts the Online Information Award for his years of contributions.

Blackwell Publishing Sparks Global Greening
One publisher finds ways to lessen its “carbon footprint” on the environment.

Preventing Financial Data Drain
As data breaches filter into the mortgage lending industry, firms line up preventive strategies.
by Phillip Britt

NewsBytes

Up Front with Barbara Quint
Answers, Answers Everywhere, but Don’t Eat the Peanut Butter
bq offers her insights into the value of the “wisdom of crowds” in content integration.

NewsBreak Update
Online Video Still Dominates the News
by Paula J. Hane

Focus on Publishing
2007 Will Be More Open
Robin Peek makes a few predictions about open content, Google, and open access.

Internet Waves
Aches ’n’ Pains
Shirley Duglin Kennedy searches for answers to a few medical dilemmas.

Legal Issues
What Will the Democrats Do?
George H. Pike ponders how Net Neutrality will be welcomed by the 110th Congress.

Library Stuff Revisited
Editing Tools for Amateur Photographers
Steven M. Cohen offers a few tricks of the trade for perfecting online images.

Intellectual Property
Sampling, Registration, and a Broken Copyright System
K. Matthew Dames sees the value in developing standardized use rates for all protected works.

NewsMakers

Database Review
New Classification Engines Provide Alternative Web Search
Mick O’Leary highlights the benefits of two new engines: exalead and Kosmix.

OA in 2006: Three Tidbits
by Dick Kaser

International Report
Digital Divide Tops Agenda in ’07
Our global correspondent reports the impact of staffing changes at the International Telecommunications Union and more.
by Jim Ashling

People Line & the Executive Profile

Product News & Reviews
38 - Keeping an Eye on the Global Marketplace
39 - HP Offers Updated Software Portfolio
39 - Translations.com: Global Interpretations
40 - Scopus: Cites and Insights
40 - Quick Choice with QlikTech
40 - Mimeo.com: From Web to Finished Product

Reaching All Points Around the Globe
Donald T. Hawkins provides a sneak preview of the upcoming conferences around the globe.

Report from the Field
Unintended Consequences: The Charleston Conference
For 26 years, this 4-day conference has been the meeting place of information professionals, especially academic librarians.
Text and photos by Donald T. Hawkins

Behind the Scenes with Katina Strauch
The organizer of the Charleston Conference provides some background history.
by Donald T. Hawkins

Report from the Field
Online Information and Information Management Solutions 2006
This year’s 3-day conference blends news, trends, and new products.
Text and photos by Jim Ashling

Book Review
SQL for Librarians
Creating Database-Backed Library Web Page Using Open Source Tools
by Stephen R. Westman
reviewed by Gwen M. Gregory

Eccentric Collectors Find Soul Mates on the Web
by Thomas Pack

CyberSports
Less Sullied Side of Sports
by David King