“This is the first of a two-part review of the way in which certain network structures create advantage. I focus on replicated research results (occasionally presenting new results that link replicated results) concerning the two core principles about network advantage: brokerage and closure. This first part is about brokerage. The argument is that information and… Continue Reading
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Monthly Archives: January 2015
Obama’s State of the Union address includes tax relief for middle class
White House FACT SHEET: A Simpler, Fairer Tax Code That Responsibly Invests in Middle Class Families “Middle class families today bear too much of the tax burden because of unfair loopholes that are only available to the wealthy and big corporations. In his State of the Union address, the President will outline his plan to… Continue Reading
New on LLRX – Step 1 to Information Literacy
Via LLRX.com – Step 1 to Information Literacy – This is the first of a three part series by Lorette Weldon. She discusses the role of “The Three T’s” – talking, tinkering, and traveling, in relationship to building a bond between librarians and customers seeking reference and research services. Continue Reading
NISO Recommended Practice on Metadata Indicators for Accessibility – Licensing of E-Content
“The National Information Standards Organization (NISO) has published a new Recommended Practice on Access License and Indicators (NISO RP-22-2015) that defines metadata to be used to indicate free-to-read content and a link to license terms for the use/re-use of that content. Developed by the NISO Working Group on Access License and Indicators (formerly Open Access… Continue Reading
Living Knowledge: The British Library 2015-2023
“This short publication lays out the key strategic priorities for the British Library on its journey to its 50th anniversary and beyond, and sets them in a framework of six purposes which explain, as simply and clearly as we can, the enduring ways in which the public funding we receive helps to deliver tangible public… Continue Reading
Litigation and Other Legal Matters: Revised Comptroller’s Handbook Booklet
“The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued today the “Litigation and Other Legal Matters” booklet of the Comptroller’s Handbook. This revised booklet replaces the booklet of the same title issued in February 2000. The revised booklet provides guidance to examiners assessing a bank’s litigation exposures, associated risks, and risk management practices. The… Continue Reading
POGO to Launch Congressional Subpoena Rule Database
“The start of each new Congress marks the chance to adopt new rules, which cover a wide range of procedural matters, for the next two years. For example, committees and subcommittees may choose to lay out the procedures for issuing subpoenas and taking depositions. The Project On Government Oversight believes that oversight efforts, including investigations,… Continue Reading
Listen to the Freedom Songs Recorded 50 Years Ago During the March From Selma to Montgomery
Roger Catlin – When MLK called for people to come to Selma, Detroit’s Carl Benkert arrived with his tape recorder, making the indelible album “Freedom Songs” “Carl Benkert was a successful architectural interior designer from Detroit who had come down South in 1965 with a group of local clergy to take part and bear witness… Continue Reading
Ad Network Turn Will Suspend Zombie Cookie Program. When Will Verizon?
Via EFF – “Advertising network Turn announced today that they will suspend their zombie tracking cookie program. Turn was recently caught using Verizon Wireless’ invasive UIDH header to undelete tracking cookies that web visitors had previously deleted. This unacceptable practice means that users who delete cookies to avoid Turn’s and others’ tracking will continue to… Continue Reading
Tax Reform and Infrastructure Investments to Boost our Economy
Mark J. Mazur – 1/16/2015 – “Today, the Vice President spoke about the importance of investing in our infrastructure. These important investments would not add a dime to the deficit — they would be paid for by implementing another priority for the Administration, namely reforming our broken business tax system. Revenue-neutral business tax reform would… Continue Reading
Administration Annnounces Actions to Cut Methane Emissions
FACT SHEET: Administration Takes Steps Forward on Climate Action Plan by Announcing Actions to Cut Methane Emissions – “The Obama Administration is committed to taking responsible steps to address climate change and help ensure a cleaner, more stable environment for future generations. As part of that effort, today, the Administration is announcing a new goal… Continue Reading
UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women
“The UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women supports innovative, effective initiatives designed to transform the ways in which people think and act. This video highlights the work of the UN Trust Fund, the only multilateral grant-making mechanism exclusively devoted to supporting efforts to end violence against women and girls. The UN Trust Fund… Continue Reading
