An informative exposition on the DMCA and security research. I thought the article interesting and a reminder of the power of political and lobbying bodies in the US. In Canada, we are weathering our own struggle against the muzzling of our scientific researchers and librarians by the PMO.
“The outdated copyright law doesn’t just hurt consumers—it cripples researchers.” via DMCA chilling effects: How copyright law hurts security research. – Slate Magazine.
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5 Innovations That Show Libraries Don’t Have To Die | Co.Exist: World changing ideas and innovation
The 5 innovations this article examines are:
Innovations the article fails to highlight sufficiently include libraries as community centers for local information, employment services, guest speakers and gathering places, libraries collaborating to provide services as a cooperative and libraries as preservers of digital content.
I have used the Evernote service for years. I have found the more organized your notebooks and notes are, the more useful the service is. For search and discovery metadata is key – add tags, create explicit titles and create hierarchies of your notebooks. I especially like the eClip plugin for Internet browsers, the sync function and using the service across multiple devices.
Google has a history of retiring applications and emphasizing social. The social element is not important to me and i’m resentful of Google’s actions regarding the retirement of Google Reader and the most recent changes to its algorithms in Google Search. I will be not be switching to Google Keep, and for my current needs, I only need one note-taking service.
“We tested out Google’s newest app — looking at everything from its interface to its functionality — and put it all on video. Watch our hands-on with Google Keep.”
via Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Google Keep (Video) | Mashable
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“Ultimately, data visualization is about communicating an idea that will drive action. Understanding the criteria for information to provide valuable insights and the reasoning behind constructing data visualizations will help you do that with efficiency and impact”
via When Data Visualization Works — And When It Doesn’t – Jim Stikeleather – Harvard Business Review
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“The challenge in this whole virtual continuum is assessing whether any of these trends are worth our time and intellectual energies.”
via The Immersive Information Professional – Next Steps | The Search Principle
7 Things You Should Know About Infographic Creation Tools – Stephen’s Lighthouse.
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Ouya: A Game-Changing Game System | American Libraries Magazine
“Libraries should keep an eye on the Ouya. Not only as a relatively inexpensive way to bring console games to the library, but also as an example of independent publishing squaring off against the established giants.”
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Most businesses and organizations have websites, and with the popularity and proliferation of all sizes of mobile devices, a mobile strategy for those websites is more important than ever.
via Responsive web design vs. mobile app development | TechRepublic
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