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Articles in June 2007 issue of Information Outlook

• Librarians and Second Life: it's a source of information, a platform for networking, an opportunity to try out new approaches before you take them to the real world
  by Jill Hurst-Wahl
• Technology as a catalyst for personal and organizational change
  by Cybele Elaine Werts
• Generation Y what can we do for you?
  by Sophia Guevara
• Looking for answers to your copyright questions? Check out these valuable resources: practical copyright advice is closer than you think
  by Lesley Ellen Harris
• Customer service planning is essential to developing info center procedures: your staff needs to know how to work with clients—and your clients need to know what to expect
  by Debbie Schachter
• What's the future hold for info pros? Plenty—many think yours is a "hot" job: U.S. News, parade magazine, Kiplinger all say "librarian" is a top career
  by Janice R. Lachance
• "Stack 'em high, sell 'em cheap" not just for retail superstores: lots of links—for more than work-related Web sites—will keep your clients glued to your intranet
  by John R. Latham
• E.U. Commission study predicts huge growth in online content
• SLA continues talks with EPA: library closures frozen, agency says; Updates on the information professional and SLA
• Wiki enters Oxford English Dictionary
• Looking for an event? This site tracks concerts, exhibits and more: looking for a word? Here's a reverse dictionary that can help you find the perfect bon mot
  by Carolyn J. Sosnowski
• An Indonesian institution: a singular info pro with a singular name develops networks around the world
  by Forrest Glenn Spencer
• 33 reasons why libraries and librarians are still extremely important: this article, reprinted from Degree Tutor, may seem to focus on public libraries—but there is wisdom here for all info pros
  by Will Sherman
• Copyright training in the corporate world: employee mistakes can lead to infringement. Infringement can lead to lawsuits. Lawsuits can cost millions. A little education can save a lot of trouble
  by Doug Black
• A gem of a plan: Gemological Institute of America recovery plan sets procedures for 50 different disasters
  by Susan S. Dimattia
• How many canaries are there in your mine? Are you listening for when they stop singing? Pay attention. It's what you don't hear that may be most important
  by Stephen Abram
• More bang for your buck: considering a subscription agent? Here are some questions to ask when you interview prospective providers
  by Holly Bussey
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