Perceptions 2007: An International Survey of Library Automation
by Marshall Breeding. January 9, 2008: “Introduction – The year 2007 saw considerable upheaval in the library automation industry. To get some sense of the aftermath of the recent rounds of mergers, acquisitions, product consolidations, and to gauge interest in open source automation systems, I created and executed a survey that aims to measure the prevailing perceptions in libraries.”
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Daily Archives: January 10, 2008
SEC Acknowledges Significant Increase in FOIA Requests Accompanied by Backlog
Law.com: Tripled FOIA Requests Put SEC to the Test, Harold K. Gordon and Tracy V. Schaffer. “In recent years, the number of requests the SEC has received under the FOIA, 5 U.S.C. §552, has more than tripled, leaving the agency with a hefty backlog of thousands of requests. According to the SEC, it received 8,961… Continue Reading
Department of Energy putting power in the hands of consumers through technology
“The Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory announced…the results of a year-long effort to put the power grid in the hands of consumers through technology. The Pacific Northwest GridWise Demonstration Project found that advanced technologies enable consumers to be active participants in improving power grid efficiency and reliability, while saving money in the process.… Continue Reading
Increasing Efficiency in Crime Laboratories
National Criminal Justice Reference Service: “Many crime laboratories report high backlogs for forensic services. These backlogs can delay court proceedings and case investigation. Laboratories say they do not have the staff to complete all service requests or the budget to hire new employees. Some laboratories have recently begun addressing these challenges with efficiency techniquescalled process… Continue Reading
New York AG Cuomo Launches Antitrust Investigation Of Intel
Press release: “Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo today served a wide-ranging subpoena seeking documents and information on Intel Corporation, the worlds largest maker of computer microprocessors. Cuomo is investigating whether Intel violated state and federal antitrust laws by coercing customers to exclude its main rival, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), from the worldwide market for x86… Continue Reading
New GAO Reports: Audits of Public Companies, Maritime Security, Federal-Aid Highways
Audits of Public Companies: Continued Concentration in Audit Market for Large Public Companies Does Not Call for Immediate Action, GAO-08-163, January 9, 2008: “According to GAO’s survey, 82 percent of large public companies–the Fortune 1000–saw their choice of auditor as limited to three or fewer firms, and about 60 percent viewed competition in their audit… Continue Reading
Library of Congress, Microsoft Announce Agreement to Support New Interactive Experience for Visitors
Press release: “The Library of Congress and Microsoft Corp. have signed a cooperative agreement that will change the way Library visitors experience history. The joint technology initiative will electronically deliver the Librarys immense collection of historical artifacts to patrons visiting its Thomas Jefferson Building in Washington, D.C., and will allow unparalleled and immersive interactive experiences… Continue Reading
Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics, 31st Edition
Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics, 31st Edition: “The Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics brings together data from more than 200 sources about many aspects of criminal justice in the United States. It has been compiled by the Utilization of Criminal Justice Statistics Project since 1973 and is funded by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau… Continue Reading
DOJ OIG Audit: FBI's Management of Confidential Case Funds and Telecommunication Costs
The Federal Bureau of Investigations Management of Confidential Case Funds and Telecommunication Costs, Audit Report 08-03, January 2008, For Public Release. “Summary of Findings: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) conducts undercover activities as part of its mission to detect and deter terrorist attacks and foreign intelligence threats and to enforce the laws of the… Continue Reading
IRS Announces 2008 Free File Opens Jan. 11
Press release: “The Internal Revenue Service and its private-sector partners today announced the Jan. 11 opening of this year’s Free File program. The free tax preparation and electronic filing initiative begins its sixth year with high customer satisfaction ratings. Seven out of 10 taxpayers 97 million filers qualify for Free File. Taxpayers must… Continue Reading
CRS Report: How Crime in the United States Is Measured
CRS Report – How Crime in the United States Is Measured, January 3, 2008 (via FAS) “Crime data collected through the Uniform Crime Reports (UCR), the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS), and the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) are used by Congress to inform policy decisions and allocate federal criminal justice funding to states. As… Continue Reading
DHS' Domestic Nuclear Detection Office Progress in Integrating Detection Capabilities and Response Protocols
OIG-08-18 – DHS’ Domestic Nuclear Detection Office Progress in Integrating Detection Capabilities and Response Protocols (PDF, 46 pages ) New 01/10/2008 “This report addresses DHS Domestic Nuclear Detection Office programs and initiatives to support the integration of domestic radiological and nuclear detection, notification, and response systems, including its coordination efforts with other federal and state… Continue Reading
