Five Free or Inexpensive Graphics Programs to Increase Photo Firepower

In this fully revised and expanded fifth edition of the essential reference for clinical research coordinators, Deborrah Norris provides expanded coverage of CRC duties and regulatory requirements, including new sections on investigator responsibilities, data clarification, and adverse event reporting. The book's five appendices include a directory of CRC resources, updated forms and checklists, state regulatory requirements and contact information, conversion charts and tables, and a glossary.

2019 | 168 pages/softbound | ISBN: 978-1-940091-05-1 | Regular Price: $43.95

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NewsBreaks

by Terry Ballard

There are a number of similar options from which to choose, but these five programs have a proven track record of effective photo editing.

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Knight Foundation Studies Young Adults' Attitudes Toward the News

Knight Foundation released a new report, "Young Adults' News Behaviors and Beliefs," which shows "that a majority of young adults are concerned about the impact of news on democracy and unity in the country. ..."

ALA Confronts Ebook Policy Changes

ALA's Alan S. Inouye writes about the changing library ebook market for American Libraries.

Accessible Archives Plans Webinar on Primary Sources

On Aug. 15, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. EDT, Accessible Archives, Inc. is hosting a webinar, Primary Sources Beyond History--Promoting Use Across the Disciplines.

GPO and National Archives Publish Digitized Presidential Papers

The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) teamed up with the National Archives and Records Administration's Office of the Federal Register (OFR) to digitize volumes of the Public Papers of the Presidents. ...

OpenAthens Refreshes Its Brand

OpenAthens has rebranded to better embody its "mission to make access to knowledge easy for [its] more than 2,600 customers and millions of end users across the globe."

NewsLink Spotlight

Women Take Center Stage at BookExpo 2019

by Terry Ballard

BookExpo 2019 was held May 29-31 at the Javits Center in New York. At past BookExpos, the first day, which begins at noon, featured few noteworthy programs. This year, there was a significant lineup, including author events with big names such as Debbie Harry, George Takei, and Jennifer Weiner.

30 Book Recommendations From BookExpo 2019

by Brandi Scardilli

Want to know what the book buzz will be for the rest of 2019? Here are some of the books promoted during BookExpo 2019 that look promising.

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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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