The High Cost of Low Prices — Why Incrementalism Online Could Be Fatal
Incrementalism is a tempting path forward, both familiar and seemingly safe. But the squeeze is on.
A New Form of Filter Failure — The Invisible Dangers of the Online "Filter Bubble"
The downside of silent filters becomes crystal clear in this important talk.
Welcome David Smith, a New Chef in the Kitchen
The Chefs welcome a new face — David Smith of CABI.
The Rhetorical Consequences of STM "Madlibs" — Saving [ __________ ] from [ ____________ ]
Instead of filling in the blanks of attribution with the same old agents, maybe we need to go beyond the usual suspects.
The Demand for Convenience — Attention Scarcity Reverses the Equations of Publishing
Convenience is a major driver of content usage. But what other changes are afoot that feed into this amorphous concept of “convenience”?
Contemplating Bitcoin — Is This a New Currency? Or a New Type of Scam?
A new form of cybercurrency is edging into the mainstream, but is it something we should embrace or repel?
How Satisfied Are Librarians With Their Jobs? The Survey May Not Show
A Library Journal survey shows things are about the same. But who are they really talking to?
John Palfrey: Thoughts About the Future of Libraries and Learning
John Palfrey talks about digital scholarship, digital students, and the challenges and opportunities both provide. From the closing plenary of the SSP Annual Meeting.
The Spaceship Earth As Seen Through the Chilean Skies
A set of time-lapse videos of the night skies will leave you in awe.
The Earth As Seen From Space
Amazing views of Earth from the periphery of space.
The Value Web — The Value Chain Isn't Breaking, It's Interweaving
We talk about value chains and disintermediation. What if it’s a web, and it’s about reorientation and new intersections?
Going Semantic — Diving Headfirst Into the Deep End of the Content Pool
Has the era of semantic publishing moved a significant step closer?
Stick to Your Ribs: What Should You Do When Your Blackberry Is Frozen?
Technology is literally fruity! Enjoy this classic little sketch again.
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.
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?