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Just Released: W3C Library Linked Data Incubator Group Final Report
Data Files, Libraries, National Libraries, Preservation, Reports, Resources
|From the Report Intro: The mission of the W3C Library Linked Data Incubator Group, chartered from May 2010 through August 2011, has been “to help increase global interoperability of library data on the Web, by bringing together people involved in Semantic Web activities — focusing on Linked Data — in the library community and beyond, […]
The database is produced by the National Center for Wood Transportation Structures (NCWTS) at Iowa St. University. From the Database Info Page: The World Guide to Covered Bridges is produced and maintained by the National Society for the Preservation of Covered Bridges. It uses a numbering system to identify the individual bridges The National Park […]
"Building arXiv’s Self-Sustaining Future", Simons Foundation Awards arXiv $60,000 Planning Grant
Academic Libraries, Awards, Funding, Libraries, Open Access, Publishing
|From the Cornell University Library: Thanks to a generous award from the Simons Foundation, Cornell University Library will take a major step toward building a permanent governance model for arXiv, the free scientific repository that has revolutionized the way scientists share information. The Simons Foundation, which is based in New York City, has provided a […]
From the Announcement: HighWire Press and TEMIS, leading provider of Semantic Content Enrichment solutions for the Enterprise, announced today they entered into a strategic technology and business partnership. Under the agreement, HighWire will integrate the full suite of Luxid software within its ePublishing Platform to provide automated content annotation, enrichment and linking to its customers. […]
From a NYPL Blog Post by Bob Kosovsky, Library for the Performing Arts, Music Division: On October 22, “Wikipedia! The Musical!” was staged at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. Despite its whimsical name, it was not really a musical but an editathon — a chance to edit Wikipedia with a group of […]
UPDATE: “Amazon Profit Plunges; Shares Tumble” (via Bloomberg) From Amazon.com’s Q3 2011 Earnings News Release: Amazon.com, Inc. today announced financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2011. Operating cash flow increased 19% to $3.11 billion for the trailing twelve months, compared with $2.62billion for the trailing twelve months ended September 30, 2010. Free […]
Happy Anniversary! From the USDA Blog: As far back as 1902, a national U.S. Forest Service library formed with the transfer of 3,000 books from the Department of Agriculture library. It grew steadily over the years providing a range of services to research customers. Gradually interest grew in expanding service to other Forest Service employees […]
Slide Presentation: The LIBER Open Access Projects by Wouter Schallier, Executive Director of LIBER
|The LIBER Open Access projects – Los proyectos Open Access de LIBER 25 Slide Presentation by Wouter Schallier Executive Director of LIBER (Association of European Research Libraries) Mr. Schallier gave the presentation on October 25, 2011 in Peru. Direct to Slides (via Slideshare)
Louisiana Libraries Sign Statewide Licensing Agreement with Credo Reference
Associations and Organizations, Libraries, Patrons and Users, School Libraries
|From Credo Reference: LOUIS: The Louisiana Library Network (LOUIS) and the State Library of Louisiana have signed a new statewide agreement to partner with Credo Reference (www.credoreference.com) in their efforts to promote information literacy and research effectiveness. Both organizations are pleased to announce this joint effort to support library users across the state. “The agreement […]
Access the Complete Report Direct to Infographic Direct to Slideshow From a New Report via the Pew Project for Excellence in Journalism (in collaboration with The Economist Group) Eighteen months after the introduction of the iPad, 11% of U.S. adults now own a tablet computer of some kind. About half (53%) get news on their […]