More Kindle Limitations Discovered
Two new undocumented DRM limitations make the Kindle a less appealing device.
Twitter: Power or Poser?
Hubspot’s new report on the Twittersphere looks grim at first glance. But, with some normal Web wisdom in hand, a second look proves fruitful.
How Libraries Can Find Money in Clouds
With an outdated view of information technology, institutional repositories are missing an opportunity to cut costs while they fulfill their missions.
Simon & Schuster to Sell E-books on Scribd
Last week, Simon & Schuster announced it would be selling digital copies of its books on Scribd. This is interesting news because it signals that major trade publishers are (finally) beginning to look for additional venues to sell digital copies of their books, and because it transforms Scribd from a host of miscellaneous documents into a potentially significant e-bookseller.
Two-Up Publishing & the Erosion of Print
The ACS’ new “rotated and condensed” printing model will give readers a new angle on print.
The Kindle DX — First Impressions
The DX, while too expensive, is a very good large-format e-reader with a lot of possibilities for publishers, not the least of which is PDF support.
Open Access Publisher Accepts Nonsense Manuscript for Dollars
Will $800 buy you a publication in a Bentham Science journal?
The Pseudo-Mathematics of Attention
The amount of attention or concentration a consumer is willing to devote to a resource is a function of the time they have available and the perceived relevance of the resource being consumed.
Publishers and the Future of Reading
The book may only be a part of the future of reading. Will publishers be only a part of it, too?
Lending Credibility to Fake Journals
Elsevier deserves blame for publishing “fake” journals. Doctors share some of the blame too. Let’s not view them as victims.
Social Networking – Tips, Tricks, and Talent
When a group of publishers sits down to discuss social networking, there are many insights to be had.
Now On the Horizon: Start-ups and Apps That Can Change Your World
New applications are coming out to help scholars, librarians, and STM publishers reach their missions and audiences. But how do they stack up?
E-reading in Academia
E-reading is gaining acceptance, but multi-purpose devices hold a strong advantage.
Recharging the Batteries
A session with Geoff Bilder recharged some batteries, both actually and metaphorically.
The End of “Free”
Has free access to content outlived its usefulness as a way of getting noticed?