The Scholarly Kitchen
Archive for April 2009
The Series of Tubes
It really used to be a series of tubes. Watch a great, brief history for your Friday Fun! Continue reading
Is “Mine” Just a Stunt?
Is “Mine” an experiment in custom publishing? Or a cynical PR effort to support a last gasp of print advertising? Continue reading
Going Public About Privacy
Defining privacy is tricky, and it’s moreso in the digital-soaked world we live in. How can we frame our thinking on the issue? Continue reading
Google Wants Your Links, Not Your Content
The Google Books Settlement has publishers up in arms over copyright and content presentation. They need to wake up and smell the coffee. That’s not what Google’s after. Continue reading
Competing Views of Intellectual “Property”
The NIH Public Access Policy debate can be better understood through the lenses of competing Intellectual Property theories. Continue reading
Can Education Adapt?
Universities might be in for some major changes and challenges. This thoughtful slideshow reveals some of what likely lies ahead. Continue reading
Information as Property
We need to shake ourselves from the metaphor of Intellectual Property and create a new way of viewing information. Continue reading
Are e-Books Already Mainstream?
Consumers are adopting e-books, and even as the base grows, the growth rate is phenomenal. It might be the year for a big shift. Continue reading
By Way of Introduction….
David Crotty introduces himself and provides insights into what drives him. Continue reading
Custom “Membership”
Many membership organizations are finding it harder than ever to attract and retain members. Could inclusivity be the new exclusivity? Continue reading
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