Big data skills: Should data scientist be your next job? | TechRepublic.
The Future Of Mentorship In An Age Of Entrepreneurs | Fast Company
“If mentor-protege relationships have gone the way of the mainframe computer, where does that leave those of us who seek guidance?”
Quotable: “In the last decade, the social networking trend was born. Maintaining your own personal networks is much easier than ever before–even more so, it’s becoming mandatory, as the people who do this well gain a significant advantage. Today, it’s possible to access almost anyone, and that introduces incredible opportunities to build networks that can enable your career. This external board of advisers can offer insight, direction, and introductions. These mentors can make a tremendous impact on your career and your life.”
via The Future Of Mentorship In An Age Of Entrepreneurs | Fast Company.
The Digital Publishing Explosion – Stephen’s Lighthouse
The Digital Shift | Consortium Makes Radical Shift Away From ILS
Another example of how cloud computing is changing the way we connect to information. We are moving away from content on local servers and networks to information accessed in the cloud using virtual server environments. Advantages include enhanced collaboration, more customization and less time wasted managing hardware and software issues.
Consortium Makes Radical Shift Away From ILS – The Digital Shift.
Pew Research | Senior Citizens and Digital Technology
Pew Internet & American Life Project Senior Citizens and Digital Technology Presentation
Mashable | Can E-Books and Libraries Coexist?
For Librarians, a New Digital Resource on Students with Disabilities – The Digital Shift
Scientists Seek New Credibility Outside of Established Journals – The Digital Shift
“That’s the theory behind academia.edu, a social media-inspired platform that allows research scientists and other academic professionals to critique and collaborate on research. Since its founding in the fall of 2008, the site has attracted almost 2 million members (including a growing community of librarians), 1.7 million papers, and 3.9 million unique visitors per month.”
via Scientists Seek New Credibility Outside of Established Journals – The Digital Shift.
Collection of Links: Information Overload
A good backgrounder from infogineering.net. Understanding Information Overload.
Information Overload White Paper Information Overload: We Have Met the Enemy and He is Us via Basex/Jonathan Spira et. al. and the Information Overload Resource Center online repository.
A business perspective. Get a Grip on the Information Overload via The Globe and Mail.
Wired provides some links to information overload essays in Information Overload Is Not a New Problem.
A personal viewpoint. JAMES ALTUCHER: This Is Why Multitasking Will Kill You via Business Insider.
An argument from Brian Solis positing that “information overload is a symptom of over consumption and the inability to refine online experiences based on interest and importance” in The Fallacy of Information Overload.
Digital Stress and Your Brain Infographic via OnlineUniversities.com.
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