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Tuesday, September 13, 2016
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| YouTube Settles Into Its Role as the Web's Biggest Success Story |
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by Nancy K. Herther
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| YouTube is the largest online space for video sharing in history--and it continues to grow and develop as a major provider of information, sharing, and storage. New data confirms that there are now more than 2,000 YouTube channels that have a minimum of 1 million subscribers each. The video sharing site has become a juggernaut, showing no signs of slowing down. |
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| NFAIS Announces 2016 Humanities Roundtable |
| The National Federation of Advanced Information Services (NFAIS) will host its 2016 Humanities Roundtable on Sept. 23 in Atlanta. Those unable to attend in person can participate online from any location. |
| Open Library Foundation Supports Open Source Options for Libraries |
| The Open Library Foundation had its official launch. This organization will "promote open source projects for libraries and to foster and support contribution, distribution, and sustainability of the benefits of these projects," according to FOLIO. ... |
| Kudos Partners With Jisc Collections and Expands Pricing Options |
| Kudos entered into a partnership with Jisc Collections to offer a standard agreement for all universities in the U.K. that simplifies the acquisition process for content and improves the pricing for U.K. customers. |
| SirsiDynix Customers Gain Integrated ILL Solutions |
| SirsiDynix joined forces with Relais International, Inc. to leverage Relais' interlibrary loan (ILL) services for SirsiDynix's BLUEcloud LSP customers. |
| Cambridge University Press Moves Books and Journals to New Platform |
| Cambridge University Press introduced Cambridge Core, its new academic platform of more than 30,000 books and 360 journals. It replaces the publisher's old platforms. ... |
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| BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASICS: Top Back-to-School Apps |
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by Donovan Griffin
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| In 2013, Information Today editor Donovan Griffin shared a few digital tools that might change the landscape for getting organized, whether you're in school or in the office. |
| BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASICS: Make Research Easier With These Five Tools |
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by Brandi Scardilli
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| In 2014, ITI NewsBreaks editor Brandi Scardilli looked at several popular research and reference managers, including their key functions and new features. |
| BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASICS: University Libraries Offer an Alternative to Traditional Publishing |
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by Brandi Scardilli
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| In 2015, ITI NewsBreaks editor Brandi Scardilli explored the new world of library publishing: As digital tools get easier to use, many institutions are starting their own publishing programs in an effort to offer more varied services to their communities. |
| BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASICS: The Importance of Being Information Literate |
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by Brandi Scardilli
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| In 2016, ITI NewsBreaks editor Brandi Scardilli profiled Credo, which has been evolving to become a prominent source for guidance in teaching the important skill of information literacy. |
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How NLP and Machine Learning Work Hand-in-Hand (2:32) SAS Storyteller Tuba Islam highlights three key approaches to automation and machine learning in this clip from her presentation at Text Analytics Forum 2018.
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| ITI Blogs |
If you regularly read blogs, add these to your reader: ITI Conference Blog – libconf.com – covering ITI's library conferences worldwide. ILI365/InfoToday Europe Blog – infotoday.eu – news and ideas for, and by, innovative info pros from around the world, throughout the year. Streaming Media Blog – www.streamingmedia.com/Articles/Blog – the go-to destination for opinion, analysis, and insights into the entire online video ecosystem, from glass to glass. |
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This newsletter is published by Information Today, Inc. Editor: Brandi Scardilli Website: http://www.infotoday.com/NewsLink Email: bscardilli@infotoday.com |
