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ReadersFirst Contributes to the Ebook-Lending Conversation

by Brandi Scardilli

ReadersFirst, a coalition of almost 300 library systems, has been working to improve public library patrons' access to ebooks for more than a year. The first fruit of its labors, "ReadersFirst Guide to Library E-Book Vendors," is now available for free online. This report provides libraries with best practices for ebook distribution and an overview of seven ebook vendors' strengths and weaknesses so they can make informed decisions about which vendor to choose.

Weekly News Digests

Dow Jones' CEO Resigns

News Corp announced that Lex Fenwick left the company after a year as CEO of Dow Jones (which is owned by News Corp). William Lewis, News Corp's chief creative officer, was named interim CEO of Dow Jones. In the wake of Fenwick's departure, the company intends to revise Dow Jones' institutional strategy.

EBSCO Acquires Plum Analytics

EBSCO Information Services acquired Plum Analytics, which is the first altmetrics provider to track all types of research output. Plum Analytics will become a wholly owned subsidiary of EBSCO and retain its own products and management, including the PlumX metrics-gathering tool.

Augmented Reality Book Debuts

Emerald Group Publishing Ltd. published Digital Humanities, Volume 7 in the Cutting-Edge Technologies in Higher Education series, as its first book with augmented reality (AR) technology. AR enhancements include interviews and video commentaries embedded in the book as a way to engage readers.

NewsLink Spotlight

Five Enterprise Options for BYOD

by Brandi Scardilli

As the BYOD (bring your own device) trend grows in popularity, companies need to be more vigilant about protecting sensitive information. Since mobile devices don't always have the same security protection as corporate-owned desktop computers, the use of personal smartphones, laptops, and tablets expose businesses to security risks if the proper safeguards aren't taken.

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Bookshelf

The Accidental Taxonomist, 3rd edition
by Heather Hedden
Foreword by Stephanie Lemieux

The Accidental Taxonomist is the most comprehensive guide available to the art and science of building information taxonomies. Heather Hedden—a leading taxonomy expert and instructor—walks readers through the process, displaying her trademark ability to present highly technical information in straightforward, comprehensive English.

In this fully revised third edition, Hedden adds an entirely new chapter on ontologies, emphasizes the SKOS model of concepts over the traditional thesaurus model of terms, and provides new insights into taxonomy development techniques. She presents fresh survey data; new screenshots and examples; and updated information on software, career opportunities, and resources for taxonomists.

2022/502pp softbound/ISBN 978-1-57387-586-8 | $47.50

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