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Tuesday, December 16, 2014
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Holiday Gifts for Library Lovers
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by Brandi Scardilli
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It's the season of giving—don't forget the information professional in your life. Whether you're a librarian shopping for colleagues or a library advocate simply looking for a unique gift idea for a fellow bookish fan, here are some library-themed products to put on your shopping list.
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Download Our December Editorial Sampler
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Want to review some articles from our library publications? Download the free December content sampler (PDF) of recent articles and an exclusive subscription offer for Online Searcher.
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GPO Unveils Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Report
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The U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO) published the official digital and print versions of the "Report of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Committee Study of the Central Intelligence Agency's Detention and Interrogation Program."
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E-Rate Program Increases Broadband Budget
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved an E-rate program modernization order that will expand public libraries' broadband access. It will add an additional $1.5 billion to the yearly program for libraries and schools.
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IBM Releases Freemium Version of Watson Analytics
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IBM rolled out a public beta version of its IBM Watson Analytics service. It is available as a cloud-based freemium model through Apple's iOS, Google's Android services, and the web for desktop and mobile devices.
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Apple Continues to Challenge Ebook Antitrust Decision
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by Nancy K. Herther
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U.S. District Judge Denise Cote formally approved Apple's settlement agreement, which may end the 2-year protracted trial charging Apple and the Big Five trade publishers with conspiring on ebook pricing. The widely covered litigation that ended on Nov. 21 followed charges alleging that Apple entered into unlawful agreements to inflate, fix, maintain, and stabilize ebook prices, which violated federal antitrust laws. ... Apple continues to aggressively fight the charges alone. Oral arguments were held before the Second Circuit Court of Appeals on Dec. 15.
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