The Scholarly Kitchen
Archive for May 2012
MIT Media Labs Creates ZeroN — A Zero-Gravity Tactile Interface
A floating object that can act as a light source, a camera, a tracer of previous movements? Amazing. Continue reading
Final Score in the Georgia State Game: Library 94, Publishers 5
The GSU case serves as a strong rebuke for publishers over fair use and copyright claims, while recognizing that some boundaries remain. Continue reading
The Race to the Bottom — Data, Pertussis, Roads, Fires, and Scholarly Publishing
The culture of cheap has consequences, often expensive ones. Our culture of austerity economics has embraced it, to disastrous effect. Should scholarly publishing be on guard? Continue reading
The Financial Impact of Patron-driven Acquisitions on University Presses
One possible outcome of patron-driven acquisitions is that publishers will see their revenues decline. This post analyzes that potential decline for the university press sector and notes offsetting issues. Continue reading
Publishers — What Are They Good For?
Time for your input for a session at the upcoming SSP Annual Meeting — pose your questions now! Continue reading
Ask the Chefs: “Are We a Service Industry Or a Product Industry?”
We often talk about products and services, but which is our primary value base? Continue reading
Bang! Bang! Terry Gross and Mike Birbiglia Go Behind the Scenes of “Fresh Air”
In a funny “behind the scenes” video, NPR’s Terry Gross shows comic Mike Birbiglia what’s really behind her unflappable demeanor. Continue reading
What Is a Hipster?
What are hipsters? And what do they have to do with liver disease? A charming and interesting video will tell you all about it. Continue reading
Welcome Our Newest Chef, Judy Luther
Our newest Chef, Judy Luther, brings a wealth of experience and great energy to the Kitchen. Continue reading
ClinicalTrials.gov — Too Many Studies Are Registered Late, Published Late, and Smaller Than Planned
Registering clinical trials after enrollment has commenced may lead to the perception that medical researchers are peeking. Continue reading
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