Should Libraries Invest in eBooks and eReaders? Pros and Consflorencye
This document summarizes information about ebooks and libraries from various sources. It discusses publishers' policies regarding selling ebooks to libraries, pricing differences between print and ebook formats, library ebook circulation trends, and challenges libraries face in providing ebook access. Issues addressed include technical limitations, digital rights management, patron privacy, and public perceptions about the availability of ebooks from libraries. Overall, the document examines the complex landscape around libraries and ebooks from both publisher and library perspectives.
1. The document discusses recent and developing services provided by open access repositories, including multi-venue publication, semantic and legal enrichment, text mining services, overlay journals, ranked research output services, aggregated ETD services, and federated search.
2. Open access repositories are providing new services like overlay journals, which allow authors to publish in multiple venues, and ranked research output services, which assess the impact of research.
3. The document also discusses issues like ensuring the "purity" of open access institutional repositories, linking and aggregating ETD data across repositories, and using federated search to search across multiple repositories.
Harbor Research - Designing Security for the Internet of Things & Smart DevicesHarbor Research
The document discusses the growing security challenges posed by the increasing number of internet-connected devices (the Internet of Things). It notes that while the Internet has enabled widespread connectivity, the underlying architecture is still vulnerable to security issues. The company Mocana has developed a unique approach to networked device security that could provide a foundation for security in an economy powered by trillions of interconnected devices and sensors.
OCLC Research - National Library of SwedenJohn MacColl
The document discusses the challenges facing research libraries and opportunities for partnerships between the RLG Partnership and OCLC Research. It notes that legacy systems, a reduced sense of relevance, and uncertainty about preparation for change pose risks to libraries. However, it argues that through aggregation, prioritizing unique materials, research, and taking advantage of user contributions and data mining, libraries can remain relevant to researchers.
Presentation by Lynn Silipigni Connaway - June 2009, Glasgow University Library: "The library is a good source if you have several months": making the library more accessible
"Outsourcing and globalization have numerous benefits, but they have a significant downside—the proliferation of counterfeits and sales through unauthorized channels."
This document discusses innovation ecosystems and their key components. It identifies four essential groups for each industry cluster: a culture group, institution group, resource group, and facilities group. The culture and institution groups relate to social interactions, while the resource and facilities groups relate to economic investments. Champions are also identified as important players who oversee the ecosystem, engage stakeholders, and connect groups. Overall, the document provides a framework for understanding the underlying structures, groups, and relationships needed for a sustainable innovation ecosystem.
Inance Skin Care is a physician-dispensed and over-the-counter skincare company that focuses on issues like hyperpigmentation, fine lines, wrinkles, acne, and general skincare. Their products have been endorsed by celebrities and their product line was featured at the 2013 Oscars. They offer several new products including a hydrating serum, brightening peel, anti-aging toner, gentle cleanser, and décolleté cream.
Should Libraries Invest in eBooks and eReaders? Pros and Consflorencye
This document summarizes information about ebooks and libraries from various sources. It discusses publishers' policies regarding selling ebooks to libraries, pricing differences between print and ebook formats, library ebook circulation trends, and challenges libraries face in providing ebook access. Issues addressed include technical limitations, digital rights management, patron privacy, and public perceptions about the availability of ebooks from libraries. Overall, the document examines the complex landscape around libraries and ebooks from both publisher and library perspectives.
1. The document discusses recent and developing services provided by open access repositories, including multi-venue publication, semantic and legal enrichment, text mining services, overlay journals, ranked research output services, aggregated ETD services, and federated search.
2. Open access repositories are providing new services like overlay journals, which allow authors to publish in multiple venues, and ranked research output services, which assess the impact of research.
3. The document also discusses issues like ensuring the "purity" of open access institutional repositories, linking and aggregating ETD data across repositories, and using federated search to search across multiple repositories.
Harbor Research - Designing Security for the Internet of Things & Smart DevicesHarbor Research
The document discusses the growing security challenges posed by the increasing number of internet-connected devices (the Internet of Things). It notes that while the Internet has enabled widespread connectivity, the underlying architecture is still vulnerable to security issues. The company Mocana has developed a unique approach to networked device security that could provide a foundation for security in an economy powered by trillions of interconnected devices and sensors.
OCLC Research - National Library of SwedenJohn MacColl
The document discusses the challenges facing research libraries and opportunities for partnerships between the RLG Partnership and OCLC Research. It notes that legacy systems, a reduced sense of relevance, and uncertainty about preparation for change pose risks to libraries. However, it argues that through aggregation, prioritizing unique materials, research, and taking advantage of user contributions and data mining, libraries can remain relevant to researchers.
Presentation by Lynn Silipigni Connaway - June 2009, Glasgow University Library: "The library is a good source if you have several months": making the library more accessible
"Outsourcing and globalization have numerous benefits, but they have a significant downside—the proliferation of counterfeits and sales through unauthorized channels."
This document discusses innovation ecosystems and their key components. It identifies four essential groups for each industry cluster: a culture group, institution group, resource group, and facilities group. The culture and institution groups relate to social interactions, while the resource and facilities groups relate to economic investments. Champions are also identified as important players who oversee the ecosystem, engage stakeholders, and connect groups. Overall, the document provides a framework for understanding the underlying structures, groups, and relationships needed for a sustainable innovation ecosystem.
Inance Skin Care is a physician-dispensed and over-the-counter skincare company that focuses on issues like hyperpigmentation, fine lines, wrinkles, acne, and general skincare. Their products have been endorsed by celebrities and their product line was featured at the 2013 Oscars. They offer several new products including a hydrating serum, brightening peel, anti-aging toner, gentle cleanser, and décolleté cream.
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The document describes several new skincare products from an inance line, including a hydrating serum for all skin types, an AHA peel to brighten and minimize imperfections, an anti-aging toner that restores pH balance and moisture, a gentle sulfate-free gel cleanser with peptides and botanicals, a papaya cleanser for acne and aging skin, and a décolleté cream to restructure and firm neck skin.
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Inance's products have been used and endorsed by reality TV stars from The Real Housewives franchise like Gretchen Rossi and Teresa Giudice as well as soap opera actress Lisa Rinna from Days of Our Lives and dancer Kym Johnson from Dancing with the Stars.
Inance Skin care is a cutting edge skin care company that offers both physician dispensed and over-the-counter products that focus on addressing common skin issues like hyperpigmentation, fine lines, wrinkles, exfoliation, and acne.
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Inanceskin.com offers free shipping for most finance products. Customers should look for an icon next to eligible products on the website to see which items qualify for free shipping. The short announcement promotes free shipping as an incentive for customers to purchase finance products from Inanceskin.com.
Our Customer Rewards Program allows customers to earn points for every dollar spent, with 250 points earning a $5 gift certificate, 500 points a $10 gift certificate, and 1000 points a $20 gift certificate. The program is designed to reward customer loyalty and express appreciation for their business with the company.
The document describes several new skincare products from an inance line, including a hydrating serum for all skin types, an AHA peel to brighten and minimize imperfections, an anti-aging toner that restores pH balance and moisture, a gentle sulfate-free gel cleanser with peptides and botanicals, a papaya cleanser for acne and aging skin, and a décolleté cream to restructure and firm neck skin.
Our skincare line was featured at the 2013 Oscars and actress Lisa Rinna credits our new line of products for her great looking skin, saying "My skin is looking great, what's my secret? Inance Skincare. Their new line is amazing!"
Inance's products have been used and endorsed by reality TV stars from The Real Housewives franchise like Gretchen Rossi and Teresa Giudice as well as soap opera actress Lisa Rinna from Days of Our Lives and dancer Kym Johnson from Dancing with the Stars.
Inance Skin care is a cutting edge skin care company that offers both physician dispensed and over-the-counter products that focus on addressing common skin issues like hyperpigmentation, fine lines, wrinkles, exfoliation, and acne.
This document promotes connecting with the Inance Skincare brand's social media channels to receive special news, tips and promotions. Signing up allows customers to engage directly with the brand and stay informed on exclusive offers and skincare advice from Inance Skincare. Subscribing is a simple way to enhance the customer experience and support the brand across social platforms.