August 19, 2010
In this Issue
Editor's Note
While the Newswire was off last week, Google Book Search settlement commentator James Grimmelman issued a short and sweet open letter, linking the settlement to the recent Google/Verizon net neutrality proposal: "When you say that Google is committed to orphan works legislation, is that in the same way it's committed to network neutrality? ... I hope you understand why your CEO has created a credibility problem for you, and will explain the matter to him at your earliest convenience." In other Google ebook territory, Google Editions, supposed to launch in June or July, now won't launch until Fall.
The Newswire will be on hiatus again next week, resuming its normal schedule for the Fall semester on September 2. Until then, enjoy the stories and columns below.—Josh Hadro, Editor, Academic Newswire
The Newswire will be on hiatus again next week, resuming its normal schedule for the Fall semester on September 2. Until then, enjoy the stories and columns below.—Josh Hadro, Editor, Academic Newswire
- New Study Measures Academic Library ROI & Grants; More Research Coming
Researchers are getting better at estimating the return on investment (ROI) from academic library collections when it comes to grants, and a new international study of eight libraries suggests that there can be wide variances.
more > > > - Can Mobile Tech, Collaboration, and a Focus on User Experience Rejuvenate Reference Services?
Against a backdrop of shrinking budgets and unsteady usage statistics, librarians regrouped in Denver for the Reference Renaissance Conference.
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- Q&A: A New College, a New Library, an Instant Collection
Georgia Gwinnett College, with the help of Baker & Taylor, fills a library with more than 70,000 titles.
more > > > - Robert Boissy of Springer on the Future of Ebooks and Libraries
In preparation for Library Journal's Virtual Ebook Summit on September 29, several vendor participants are providing their perspective on ebooks via three basic questions.
more > > > - We Have To Destroy Sharing To Save It | Peer to Peer Review
Barbara Fister files a dissenting opinion in the case of Goliath v. Goliath.
more > > > - Shades of Profscam | From the Bell Tower
A new book looks at what's wrong with higher ed, says Steven Bell, and it might just make a difference.
more > > > - People
Featured people in the academic library world.
more > > > - New Springerlink platform debuts; EBSCO offering Food Industry Watch resource; Facts On File launches World Geography and Culture Online and more
LJ Academic Newswire's marketplace notes.
more > > > - Best Sellers in European History
November 2009 to date as identified by YBP Library Services.
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