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Tuesday, February 04, 2014
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FCC Confronts Issues of Net Neutrality, Future of the Internet at Stake
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by Nancy K. Herther
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On Jan. 14, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) does not have the authority over broadband providers in its provision of internet access and traffic "control" as it has with ISPs. Immediately red flags went up for those supporting Net Neutrality, fearing this decision may lead to "opening the door for telecom companies to exert more control over what consumers see online" and allowing broadband companies to favor "big, moneyed companies … over the small."
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Taylor & Francis Group Hosts Journals With figshare
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Taylor & Francis Group and figshare partnered to host journal content on Taylor & Francis Online, the online platform for Taylor & Francis Group publications, and figshare, an online repository that helps researchers host, publish, and share their research.
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LibLime Academic Koha Update Launches
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LibLime, a division of Progressive Technology Federal Systems, Inc. (PTFS), released LibLime Academic Koha 5.6. This version of LibLime's open source ILS software for academic libraries has an updated discovery layer that increases local customization and allows for integration with third-party products and resources.
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IGI Global Ebooks Now Available via YBP
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IGI Global announced that it will now offer its ebooks through Baker & Taylor's YBP Library Services academic division. Ebooks on the InfoSci-Books platform will be available directly for order on GOBI3, YBP's acquisition and collection management interface.
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Cengage Learning Announces Reorganization Plans
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Cengage Learning reached an agreement with all of its major financial stakeholders and creditors to create a Plan of Reorganization for the company that will begin in March 2014. Cengage intends to reduce its debt by restructuring its balance sheet.
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Making the Most of QR Codes
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by Brandi Scardilli
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You've surely seen those black-and-white graphical squares in your favorite magazine or even at the grocery store. They're QR (quick response) codes, 2D bar codes that hold a large amount of data in a small space. ... They may be best-known as mobile marketing tools thanks to the widespread use of smartphones—QR code reader apps scan the code and link users to websites, coupons, and other special features. However, information professionals can use them on anything from their business cards (to link to a curriculum vitae) or library shelves (to link to the library's catalog). Today QR codes have moved beyond advertising—here are some current uses for the technology.
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