What is a Discovery Layer?
In terms familiar to most users, a discovery layer is a Google-like search across all library resources. In library language, a discovery layer is a searchable meta-index of library resources, usually including article-level metadata, e-book metadata, metadata from library catalogs, open access resource metadata, etc., and it includes a means of retrieving resources in the result set through linking technology.
Today's digest contains information on supercomputers working on new platinum-group alloys, Battelle's predictions about R&D growth this year, and a new e-reading program in Texas. Also included is information on teacher education programs in Ohio and colleges adjusting to the new Obamacare changes.
Today's digest features a wide variety of articles ranging from Ohio's casino-tax revenue and its effects on cities and school districts, to start-ups using research funds from Ohio State. Also included is information on a new degree program focusing on the use of unmanned aircrafts, supercomputing efforts in Japan venturing into the human brain activity research, and 3D computing used to develop fighter jets.
Today's digest focuses on US energy efforts revolving around the shale boom in relation to Big Data, 3D printing updates presented at an International CES tradeshow, and how high costs of research at universities are said to be made worse by the funding gap. Also included is information on how Cleveland Public Libraries are using technology to promote creativity among children and collaboration between US and Chinese manufacturing through a local US facility.
We are back kicking off another week with the Daily Digest--featuring articles on Big Data at MIT, NVIDIA's automatic cars and a new algorithm providing genomes and internet sites with greater efficiency. Also featured is information on STEM growth in Ohio through a new house bill and JobsOhio providing $250,000 for a program to help college students pay for education while working for tuition assistance.
Today's digest features information on a new cloud service hosted by Amazon, new credit transfer programs among 16 western US colleges, STEM efforts to increase collaboration between government and corporations, and growth in US jobs. Also included is information on online standardized test changes
Today's Digest focuses on a variety of information revolving around the big data development front, Ohio's focus on funding public-works projects, STEM in higher education being funded through grant opportunities, and US manufacturing exports. Also included is information on a new venture capital firm helping to fund start-up companies in the Mid-West
After a quick pause due to the cold front, we start again with our Daily Digest. Today's articles feature information on the Common Core, a new solar powered car, women in manufacturing, and competency-based education. Also included is information on a project in Illinois concerning public libraries and e-book policies.
In anticipation of National Trivia Day, celebrated on Jan. 4 of each year, I asked for some trivia questions from my few Ohio Technology Consortium colleagues who happened to be in the office over the holidays. As usual, they didn’t disappoint. First, a selection of their trivia questions:
Today's digest focuses on small businesses facing issues of cybersecurity, operational consolidation efforts, and a new step with big data leading toward paid searching. Also included is information on the new 2014 agenda for Ohio lawmakers concerning the state budget changes and college programs offering fixed-rate tuitions.
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