Credit cards with radio tags speed purchases but track customers, too - The Boston Globe

Interesting story on a library-related technology. RFID chips are being used in libraries to facilitate theft detection, self checkout, and inventory tracking. This article talks about their implemention in the credit card industry and even in cell phones.
Credit cards with radio tags speed purchases but track customers, too - The Boston Globe

LongOverdue

Long Overdue: A Fresh Look at Public and Leadership Attitudes About LIBRARIES in the 21st Century is an interesting, if lengthy, read from the Americans for Libraries Councils. A three-page Executive Summary on page 11 provides a good synopsis for those who don't want to dive into the full report. From the Executive Summary:

"Although people clearly want libraries to ace the basics - materials, hours and service - they also expect more and more from libraries in this age of the Internet...They are viewed as key players in our digitzed future. Two-thirds of survey respondents say that having enough computers and online services for people should be a high priority for their local library."

IM language is not spoiling English, say Canadian researchers

I received a link to this report - IM language is not spoiling English, say Canadian researchers - through my Thomson-Gale News Bulletin. It disputes a popular belief many of us have about the affect of IM on grammar.