The Metadata Coverage Index (MCI): A Standardized Metric for Quantifying Database Annotation Richness Variability in the extent of the descriptions of data (metadata) held in public repositories forces users to assess the quality of records individually, which rapidly becomes impractical. The automatic scoring of records on the richness of their description enables sorting by quality. […]
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Streamlines Access to Energy Investment Information at USDA
Filed by on January 23, 2012
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Streamlines Access to Energy Investment Information at USDA Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the launch of a USDA energy website that will provide stakeholders fast and efficient access to USDA energy efficiency and renewable energy data. Today’s announcement builds on the Secretary’s commitment to develop a modern and efficient service organization […]
Migration Policy Institute — Language Portal: A Translation and Interpretation Digital Library
Filed by on January 7, 2012
Language Portal: A Translation and Interpretation Digital Library MPI’s Language Portal gives you hundreds of state and local agency documents used to provide services to Limited English Proficient clients, including contracts, planning reports, and translated material. Begin with the basic search function, or use the advanced search to narrow your query by specifying a service […]
Report — Ten Facts about Mobile Broadband
Filed by on December 9, 2011
Ten Facts about Mobile Broadband Mobile broadband is reshaping society, communications, and the global economy. With smart phone usage surpassing that of personal computers, there has been a sea change in the way consumers access and share information.Powerful mobile devices and sophisticated digital applications enable users to build businesses, access financial and health care records, […]
Child Welfare Information Gateway — State Guides & Manuals Search
Filed by on November 17, 2011
State Guides & Manuals Search The State Guides & Manuals Search links to online publications created by State agencies to describe their services and provide guidance on child welfare-related topics to both professional and personal audiences. The most common types of publications include policy or procedure manuals, administrative rules, licensing standards, handbooks for families involved […]
ProQuest Names New Executive Team and Organizes Into Six Business Units
Filed by on November 9, 2011
From the Press Release: ProQuest has organized into strategic business units designed to provide strong, clear focus on customer needs. Chief Executive Officer Kurt Sanford, a highly experienced information services executive, joined the company in July and created the new, agile structure consisting of six business units, led by seasoned, proven executives. … Rod Gauvin, […]
