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Have a Question About Government Data? Data USA Can Help!
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by Nancy K. Herther
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In April 2016, the MIT Media Lab, working with accounting firm Deloitte, LLP and data mining and analysis company Datawheel, released Data USA, described as the most comprehensive website and visualization engine ever created for U.S. government data using an open source platform available to anyone. This marks a major milestone for open source data, visualization, and global access to key information.
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PBS LearningMedia Adds Access to DPLA Primary Sources
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All of the Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) Primary Source Sets are now accessible via PBS LearningMedia, which gives educators 100 sets to view, save, and combine with PBS LearningMedia's 100,000 videos, images, pieces of interactive content, lesson plans, and articles.
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IFLA Asks for Responses to EU Ancillary Copyright Consultation
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Stephen Wyber, the policy and research officer for the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), sent a message to the IFLA community to alert European members to the European Union (EU) consultation on "the role of publishers in the copyright value chain," aka ancillary copyright.
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Choice Reviews Offers Enhanced Tools for Evaluating Sources
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Choice launched Choice Reviews, the redesigned version of Choice Reviews Online. This service features an intuitive user interface, enhanced search and discovery features, and data management tools.
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Thomson Reuters Introduces Precision Medicine Intelligence
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The Intellectual Property & Science business of Thomson Reuters launched Precision Medicine Intelligence, a new evidence-based solution that helps scientists and physicians keep up with scientific and medical literature through an API and partner platforms.
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SirsiDynix and Altarama Plan Closer Integration
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SirsiDynix signed a distribution agreement with Altarama to allow SirsiDynix clients to purchase Altarama's RefTracker and DeskStats systems as part of their existing ILS agreements.
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NoveList Helps Libraries Get the Right Books to the Right Readers
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by Brandi Scardilli
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NoveList, an EBSCO Information Services company, is in the business of readers' advisory--matching the right books with the right readers. Duncan Smith, the co-founder and general manager of NoveList, explains the value of this service and how it keeps libraries connected with their communities.
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