U.S. Government Information--FirstGov
Source: Federal Computer Week "FirstGov to Undergo Overhaul"
From the article, "A top priority is making the site look better. "Conduct graphical improvements, improve current look and feel," according to the GSA notice. Develop "a graphical image that is on a par with, for example, the California state portal site." Let's hope search functionality and relevancy also improves!
Info Industry--Dialog Dialog Introduces Quantum2 Program to Europe
From the news release, "The Dialog Corporation, a Thomson business and a leading international provider of online-based information services, today announced plans for the European roll-out of its Quantum2 development program for information professionals. The program, which builds on and enhances a highly successful Dialog program first introduced in 1993, provides training and tools to enhance professional development, with a special focus on strategies to develop leadership skills and demonstrate the value of professional information services within organisations."
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