Self-publishing initiatives in consumer publishing a falling under harsh criticism. Why aren’t similar endeavors in the purportedly more disciplined area of scholarly publishing experiencing the same?
If Abbott & Costello were around today, they’d have a great time talking tech. Here’s how it might go.
Share your Thanksgiving with Cookie Monster, and learn to eat from the best. Then, enjoy a more cerebral approach to the legendary monster through an NPR interview.
When we lose track of the social role of our materials, we miss opportunities to accomplish our goals in refreshing ways.
Can the model used in the Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records be extended to embrace e-works? Or should it be trimmed instead?
When money is treated as materials rather than a rate of activity, GDP can quickly freeze, as this graphic shows.
DVRs increase viewership and engagement with advertising. Will we be able to recognize the equivalents in our industry when they arrive? Are some here already?
A mixture of traditional and new that is effective, simple, and rather astounding.
When an author conceals information, and a blog branded with a respectable newspaper plays along, it doesn’t engender confidence in the new information space.
Economic turmoils continue to rock academia. University presses are feeling the pinch. How are European presses adapting?
The accelerated, real-time Web has some people worried about its cultural effects. Given the alternatives, I’ll take it.
How can $1 be worth more than $1? Let a lobbyist teach you.
In a set of disruptive moves that may be unmatched, Google is positioning itself to simultaneously compete effectively in smartphones, GPS, geo-ads, and operating systems, all based on a “less than free” pricing model.
Two new analyses — one in Cell, and one of a bit of source material from another post — suggest scientists are pretty likely to use social networks and social media.
Economic statistics don’t measure science or training well. Our fields are being hurt inordinately, but the damage isn’t being measured. What will it mean long-term?