Web Search–Google
Source: Chilling Effects
Weekly Compilation of Recent DMCA/Cease and Desist Requests Sent to Google
Blogger Sends C&D Order to Blogspot User
2) Siam Handicrafts Complains to Google
3) Testing Technologies Testy Over Posting
4) Lecture Transcript Posted on Google Groups
Three from last month that we did not post.
Motion Picture Association of America Complains to Google
A) MPAA to Google #3 (”Terminator 3″)
B) MPAA to Google #2 (”Finding Nemo”)
C) MPAA to Google #1 (”American Wedding”)

Resources, Reports, Tools, Lists, and Full-Text Documents (4 Items)
AIDS–Statistics
Source: UNAIDS
Just Released, Full Text Report, AIDS Epidemic Update
The report is available in English, French, Spanish, and Russian.
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World Hunger–Statistics
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Just Released, The State of Food Insecurity in the World 2003
See Also: Direct link to full text of report (PDF – 369kb)
See Also: Link to flyer providing synopsis of report
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Privacy–United States–Statistics
Source: BJS
New, Compendium of State Security and Privacy Legislation: Overview 2002
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Criminal Justice–United States–Statistics
Source: BJS
Compendium of Federal Justice Statistics, 2001

Open Access
Scholarly Publishing
Source: Reuters
“Scientists push for open access publishing”
From the article, Just as the Internet transformed the way the public get information, the founders of the non-profit Public Library of Science (PLoS) want scientific research to be freely available to everyone. Instead of paying for access to scientific research locked in subscription-only databases controlled by leading scientific journals, they want open access to scientific literature. “We are hoping to drive a change in the business model across all of scientific publishing,” Vivian Siegel, the executive director of the journal PLoS Biology, told Reuters…Not everyone is convinced. Opponents to open access say the current system works, so why change it. Scientific publishers also question whether the “author pays” model will erode the quality of the research or lead to conflict of interest, and whether journals could survive financially under a new system.

Web Search–Kartoo
Information Visualization
New Version of Kartoo Metasearch Engine Now Available
I’ll be the first to admit that I haven’t been a big fan of Kartoo, a meta engine that visualizes results on a “cartographic” interface. However, I know many of you are regular users of this resource, so it’s absolutely worthy of inclusion on ResourceShelf. With this announcement of three new services that focus on the personalization of results, I think it’s time for me to take another look.
According to the company the following features have just been released:
+ Personalization of results according to interests and previous searches
+ An innovative and intuitive information management system: the Kapitalyser (patent pending)
+ An easy to use monitoring system
Thanks to I.S. for the news tip

Information Retrieval
Source: News.Com
More On What Microsoft is Up To
From the article, The Redmond, Wash., software giant is experimenting with different search technologies that will, among other tasks, conduct Google-like searches on an individual’s hard drive or categorize query results in different ways intended to make the data easier to digest…Implicit Query, an experimental application that was put together a few weeks ago, for example, retrieves links, music files, e-mails and other materials that relate to applications running in the foreground, according to the company. “We analyze whatever text you are working on and then pull out words that are important and query on those automatically,” said Susan Dumais, a senior researcher in the Adaptive Systems and Interactive Group at Microsoft Research. “The idea is to retrieve a bunch of things without you explicitly searching for them.” …Microsoft’s experiments differ from commercial search engines in that the universe of data searched consists of data found on an individual’s hard drive. Although a smaller universe, it’s a well-traveled one. Studies cited by the company suggest that up to 81 percent of Web pages accessed are repeat visits. Hence, the links someone wants to see are likely on his or her hard drive. Make sure to read the entire article.
See Also: A July, 2003 ResourceShelfPLUS Post With Links to MS Search-Related Writing and Patents
You’ll also find a link to a presentation by Gordon Bell, developer of MyLifeBits.
See Also: Direct to Microsoft Research Adaptive Technology Home Page
Special attention to the “Information Access, Filtering, and Management” section.

Online Research
Library Marketing
Source: Mass High Tech
“Think Google is the be-all and end-all of research? You�d better think again”
George Plosker (someone who we’ve mentioned on ResourceShelf several times) and Christopher Kenneally from the CCC share a few thoughts in a technology industry weekly about how everyone’s favorite search engine is good but not the perfect research tool. From the article, Serving as coach should be your reference librarian. Like premium content itself, the reference librarian is not a marketing or sales-oriented individual. He or she is typically oriented toward responding to questions. The article spends time talking about resources available to anyone with a library card. We love seeing this type of thing. The only point the article doesn’t make (it’s a small one) is that many of these premium databases are available to users without having to visit the library building. Kudos to George and Christopher for getting the story in the newspaper.
See Also: Full-Text article, The Information Industry Revolution: Implications for Librarians (via Online)
An article by George Plosker in the current issue of Online.

Librarians
Source: Association of Research Libraries
ARL Launches Resume Database for Library School Students
From the site, The MLS Graduate Student Resume Database allows graduate students within 6 months of graduating from an MLS program, or within 6 months of completing a post-MLS residency or fellows program, to post their resume in one of the most visited online recruitment services in the academic and research library community.
See Also: Direct to the Career Resources Database

Professional Reading Shelf
Metadata
2003 Dublin Core Conference Summary (via Boxes and Arrows)
You can also browse/search and view online many of the conference presentations and papers.

Resources, Reports, Tools, Lists, and Full-Text Documents (4 Items)
Legal Industry–United States–Lists and Rankings
Source: National Law Journal
Just Released, National Law Journal 250, 2003
This is The National Law Journal’s 26th annual survey of the nation’s largest law firms, covering the period Oct. 1, 2002, to Sept. 30, 2003.
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Consumer Complaints–United States–Lists and Rankings
Source: National Association of Consumer Agency Administrators and Consumer Federation of America
Automobile Sales Complaints Top NACAA/CFA’s Annual Consumer Complaint List
“The twelfth annual consumer complaint survey…reveals that new and used car auto sales topped the list of consumer complaints filed with state and local consumer protection agencies last year. Internet and e-commerce complaints made the top ten list for the first time in 2002.” Survey included input from 43 different consumer agencies, which handled more than 300,000 complaints in 2002.
See Also: Full Text, Twelfth Annual NACAA/CFA Consumer Complaint Survey Report (11/24/03)
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Business–United States–Statistics
Source: U.S. Census
Statistics of U.S. Businesses: 2001: All industries
Reports for individual states are also available via pull-down menu (right-side of the page).
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Government–United Kingdom
Source: House of Commons Library
New Research Paper, An introduction to devolution in the UK

Briefly
Canada…Funding for the Heritage Winnipeg Virtual Library Announced
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Proquest…Exclusive Distribution Deal for Oxford Analytica Archive…Company Signs Distribution Agreement with News International

Cataloging
The British Library Adds Over 2.5 Bibliographic Records to Amazon.co.uk Database
From the announcement, Amazon.co.uk, the UK’s leading online retailer, has today announced a unique alliance with the British Library. The British Library has made available its extensive bibliographic catalogue records to Amazon.co.uk for the first time, so that rare, antiquarian and pre-ISBN* books can be made easier to identify and to buy online. The British Library has added details of over 2.55 million unique bibliographic records to the Amazon.co.uk books catalogue, with 1.7 million of these dated before the 1970 introduction of ISBN.
See Also: “British Library opens a new chapter in its history: helping Amazon storm the antiquarian book market” (via The Independent)

OCLC
OCLC Settles Trademark Infringement Law Suit Against Library Hotel
Remember this law suit story from a few months ago? It received plenty of press attention including an article in the New York Times. Under the settlement terms, The Library Hotel will receive permission from OCLC to use the Dewey Decimal Classification® trademarks in its hotel and in its marketing materials, with an acknowledgment that OCLC is the owner of the Dewey® trademarks. The Library Hotel will make a financial donation to a non-profit organization that promotes reading by children.
See Also: ResourceShelf Post from 9/23/03 (Additional Background and Links)

Electronic Documents
Two articles.
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1) “On the Web, Research Work Proves Ephemeral” (via Washington Post)
This article references the Colorado Health Sciences Center study that was posted to ResourceShelf a few weeks ago. The full-text of the article is accessible by visiting the lead author’s web page and then clicking the full text link next to the article titled, “Going, going, gone: lost Internet references.” Brewster Kahle from the Internet Archive is quoted.
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2) Explosion of e-documents raises record-storage issues (via Boston Business Journal)

Information Services
Source: Pew Internet and American Life Project
Just Released Study, Consumption of Information Goods and Services in the United States
From the news release, Computers and the Internet are encroaching on the TV and the landline telephone as important information and communication tools for a growing number of tech-loving Americans, especially those in their twenties. A new study by the Pew Internet & American Life Project finds that as people surround themselves with the latest technological gadgets and services, the landline telephone plays a less prominent role in their communication routines and the television recedes in importance as an information appliance. According to the report, almost 70% of the U.S. population is not part of the elite group. I was unable to find any mention of libraries or librarians in the document. This report sorts Americans into eight categories:
The Tech Elite
+ Young Tech Elite
+ Older Wired Baby Boomers
+ Wired Generation Xers
+ Wired Senior Men
Lower-tech Groups
+ Young Marrieds
+ Low-Tech Older Baby Boomers
+ Unwired Young Baby Boomers
+ Low-Tech Elderly
I think many of us in the library community often forget that some of our colleagues and many users might not be as technically literate as others in the profession and community are. Some of us who are a bit more “into the technology” also shouldn’t forget that it’s just a tool not the solution. Perhaps the greatest resource a librarian should be sharing with his or her users is not a database or printed resource but their skills as both an educator and navigator. Of course, a disparity of knowledge in the library profession is also a major issue.

Web Search–Looksmart
Looksmart “Relaunches” FindArticles
Although the news release makes it sound like it’s all new, it’s not. For the most part it’s what you’ve come to expect at LookSmart’s FindArticles service that has been available for several years. I guess the most striking thing is that the FindArticles interface is now part of a new tabbed Looksmart interface. Additionally, ads appear in the right column and according to a company spokesperson, FindArticles is utilizing the WiseNut search technology that the company acquired in March, 2002. According to the news release, you can find full text access to material from about 700 sources. This is an increase. However, precisely what’s new cannot be determined. According to copy of the home page cached on October 1st, 350 sources were available. A year ago, an article by Greg Notess mentioned that 500 sources were available. Advanced search features are limited. One option allows you to limit by a few publication categories. All and all, FindArticles is a useful resource if you’re aware of its limitations and/or don’t have access to anything more powerful. Perhaps the best way to get to know it is by browsing the title list. It will be interesting to see if this gets any media attention while library services including free databases continue to receive little if any notice. Btw, the FindArticles.Com url still works. Thanks to S.C. for the news tip.

Professional Reading Shelf (2 Items)
Special Libraries Association
SLA Publishes New Mission and Vision Statements
From the announcement, The SLA Board of Directors recently adopted new Vision, Mission, and Values statements. The statements are based on the values that shape and inspire SLA’s operations and clearly articulate its purpose and desired state of the organization and are at the hub of the Association’s strategic branding initiatives. “The vision and mission statements bring a new perspective and focus to the way the Association will be operated in the future,” remarked SLA Executive Director Janice R. Lachance. “Having these securely in place, we have taken a bold step forward, positioning ourselves as a leading organization of global information professionals who are interested in advancing their careers.”
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American Society for Information Science and Technology
ASIS&T Annual Meeting 2004: Call For Papers
The conference is titled, “Managing and Enhancing Information: Cultures and Conflicts” and will take place November 13 – 18, 2004 in Providence, Rhode Island.

Resources, Reports, Tools, Lists, and Full-Text Documents (6 Items)
Research and Development–Lists & Rankings
Source: Technology Review
The 2003 Corporate R&D Scorecard
“The R&D spending of over 300 top technology companies.” The complete scorecard is available in xls format.
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CRS Reports — Intellectual Property, Cyberlaw, Electronic Commerce
Source: Franklin Pierce Law Center
More CRS Reports: Intellectual Property, Cyberlaw, Electronic Commerce
“The Franklin Pierce Law Center IP Mall is pleased to offer the full text of intellectual property, cyberlaw and electronic commerce publications of the Congressional Research Service (CRS), the 741-person, $68 million-per-year “think tank” that works exclusively for Members and committees of the United States Congress.” Reports are available from the years 1993 to the present, in PDF format. Browse by year.
Note: CRS reports are updated frequently, pay close attention to dates.
See Also: A List of other CRS sources can be accessed at the bottom of this post.
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U.S. Budget–Glossary
Source: OMB Watch
New, Glossary of Important Budget Terms
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United States–Statistics
Source: U.S. Census
New Material from American Community Survey Available on FactFinder
1) More Tables from ACS Now Available ||| Complete List of Tables
2) Also New From Census, Housing in the U.S., 2000
Highlights/Summary ||| Direct to Full-Text
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Juveniles–United States–Statistics
Source: NCJRS
Just Released, Juvenile Court Statistics 1999
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Education–United States–Statistics
Source: NCES
Released today, Projections of Education Statistics to 2013
This publication provides projections for key education statistics. It includes statistics on enrollment, graduates, teachers, and expenditures in elementary and secondary schools, and enrollment, earned degrees conferred, and current-fund expenditures of degree-granting institutions.

Search Engines
First Draft of the Search Engine Meeting Conference Program Now Available
The 2004 Search Engine Meeting will take place in The Hague, The Netherlands, 19-20 April 2004. Companies offering presentations include:
+ Ask Jeeves
+ Feedster
+ LTU Technologies
+ Verity
+ Endeca
+ Turbo 10

Librarians
Source: Florida Times-Union
Professional Librarians Needed in Jacksonville, Florida
From the article, Staffing a new Main Library twice the size of the one it will replace, plus finding employees for six new and 12 renovated libraries in Jacksonville, is chore enough. Add to that there’s a shortage of librarians nationally and it’s obvious Diane Moser has her hands full. The human resources manager for the Jacksonville Public Library has to find 135 new employees to help staff libraries where construction is set to finish in the next year. Library records show 52 of those positions are for professional librarians, which means at least a master’s degree is required.

Professional Reading Shelf
Controlled Vocabularies–MeSH (Medical Subject Headings)
Source: NLM
What’s New for 2004 MeSH