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Infonomics and the Business of Free: A Recap of the NFAIS Webinar
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by Abby Clobridge
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Over the past decade of increased internet usage and reliance, consumers have come to expect—and demand—that information be free. This pervasive expectation has created a huge hurdle for information providers and is forcing dramatic changes in the information supply chain. Whereas the supply chain was once heavily controlled by publishers, aggregators, and professional information providers, we now have a free-for-all in which anyone can become a content creator. What does this mean for publishers and the information industry?
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Library Publishing Coalition Formally Debuts
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The LPC (Library Publishing Coalition) had its official launch as an independent, community-led membership association with the goals of furthering the interests of library publishers and supporting a range of publishing practices. Academic and research libraries in the U.S. and Canada are now invited to join.
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Reed Tech Strengthens Its IP Solutions
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Reed Tech, part of LexisNexis, acquired PatentCore, a provider of online information solutions that developed the LexisNexis PatentAdvisor suite of patent analytics tools. The agreement is designed to enhance LexisNexis' intellectual property (IP) services and help its customers engage in more strategic patent prosecution and management.
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Axios Systems Streamlines IT Service Management
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Axios Systems partnered with Meyer Werft to offer the shipbuilding company streamlined IT service management (ITSM) processes and operations through Axios' assyst ITSM software solution.
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Streaming Video in Public Libraries
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by Brandi Scardilli
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In the beginning, libraries lent books. Fast-forward to the present day, and patrons can borrow all kinds of things from the library, including books, ebooks, audiobooks, CDs, and DVDs. The newest available format for patrons is streaming video, which is quickly gaining traction in public libraries across the country. Several librarians shared their experiences with streaming video lending, so institutions thinking about implementing their own programs know what to expect.
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