The Scholarly Kitchen
Archive for May 2011
What Patron-Driven Acquisition (PDA) Does and Doesn’t Mean: An FAQ
Patron-driven acquisition — what does it mean? This FAQ deals with how PDA approaches books, journals, and libraries. Continue reading
Stick to Your Ribs: What Should You Do When Your Blackberry Is Frozen?
Technology is literally fruity! Enjoy this classic little sketch again. Continue reading
Report: The Internet Creates Jobs, Drives Growth, Improves Standards of Living
A new study reveals the power of the Internet in 13 key economies, and hints that we’re just at the beginning. Continue reading
Throwing Down the Gauntlet: Moving from Ideas to Action
Making the right choices and the best decisions are crucial to future success. The SSP IN meeting is gearing up to help you meet these challenges. Here’s how. Continue reading
What Upstarts Can Teach Established Presses
The strategies of established university presses can be enhanced by studying start-ups and slyly coopting some of their new and best ideas. Continue reading
Creating a New University Press
The university press world is well established, but it is worth considering how one would go about a new press today. The key is not to do what the established presses do already, and do very well. Continue reading
Stick to Your Ribs: When Did Print Become an Input?
The mental models associated with print are still defining how we work and design. Why has this persisted? Continue reading
As Book Warehouses Vanish, Is It Time for Librarians to Stop Running Libraries?
Are librarians making the same mistake railroads made — forgetting their purpose to remain tied to their physical heritage? Continue reading
Mobile Reading REALLY Comes of Age — An Information-packed Slide Deck Worth Viewing
The facts and context for e-reading show strong trends of demand and expectations. Continue reading
Science on YouTube: Pendulum Waves
Oscillations are captured wonderfully in this short video. Continue reading
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