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'The established dogma is that freely-available scientific articles are cited more because they are read more,' said Davis. 'We found that openaccess publishing may reach more readers than subscription-access publishing, but there is no evidence that free

A new generation of tablet-sized computing devices, epitomized by Apple's new iPad, has the potential to revolutionize the way we create and innovate. (Wired Magazine)

Proposes a new way of looking at library organization and services, with three specific areas, reduce redundant collection and storage with a "national network of "last copy" print repositories," throw efforts toward National Digital Library such as proposed by Darnton, coordinate depository and data sharing initiatives, consolidate technical services operations regionally, and establish an LIS R&D for data collection, data sharing, decision making and development of useful information applications.