Category Archives: Resource-a-rama

The Deep Web: The Internet’s Obscure Data Mine

Posted on November 9, 2010 by TWMB

Deep Web. Invisible Web. The Hidden Internet. Every knowledge professional, from librarian to data mining specialist, should know that the Deep Web exists. The term “Deep Web” refers to data and resources that are not accessed by typical Googling. Examples include university-hosted databases, organizational Wikis, topic-specific forums, and other volatile locations difficult to index with typical bots and spiders. Notably, some of these massive websites can be very information-intensive – and also nigh-impossible to crawl via current public methods. Continue reading →

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Think Librarians Are Hot? Not So Fast

Posted on October 3, 2010 by TWMB

Article first published as Think Librarians Are Hot? Not So Fast on Technorati. ‘Librarian’ may not really deserve a place on the top 50 career choices of 2011. Our nation’s geek love is driving people to love books and love … Continue reading →

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Want to Know What Really Makes Us Human? Better Know Your SQL

Posted on September 23, 2010 by TWMB

Article first published as Want to Know What Really Makes Us Human? Better Know Your SQL on Technorati. Genetic research is hot stuff. From homo sapiens to drosophila melanogaster, everyone wants to know what life is really made of. All … Continue reading →

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