2020-09-25 14:33
In this article, Jane Friedman wrote about Amazon's programs for authors and how it impacts authors, especially those who are self-publishing. I had no idea of all of the writer-focuse… Read More
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...pivoting to focus on innovation. Still blogging about copyright and occasionally on digitization.
2020-09-22 14:36
Heather Elia, who is the incoming library director for the New Woodstock (NY) Public Library, worked with me for two years as part of the iSchool Public Libraries Initiative. Out of her rese… Read More
2020-09-21 13:00
How can you read faster? This topic has come up a few times recently in conversations. If you're a student - especially at the masters or doctoral level - you have a lot of reading to do eac… Read More
2020-09-10 02:00
When I look at websites, presentations, etc., which are supposed to appeal to a broad group of people, I look to see who is represented in the photos and illustrations. Often times those ill… Read More
2020-09-01 13:00
At the 1999 SLA conference in Minneapolis (MN), the Library Management Division, in conjunction with several other divisions, sponsored a talk by Harry Beckwith. Beckwith's focus is on mark… Read More
2020-08-26 14:47
With the fall academic semester beginning, many students are faced with reading academic papers unlike they have experienced before. They are likely asking:How can I read this?How can I read… Read More
2020-08-24 13:32
Sara Benson, who has the podcast Copyright Chat, recently did a 10-minute episode on reading books aloud and Fair Use. The episode is available where you get your podcasts and also on… Read More
2020-08-18 17:00
I have not written about these Little Free Libraries here, but am doing so in order to document them and share - in one spot - information about them.In 2011, I saw something about little ho… Read More
2020-08-13 18:25
Existing copyright law, steeped in Western concepts and values, does not adequately protect Indigenous traditional cultural expressions, nor does it sufficiently reflect or account for In… Read More
2020-08-12 15:45
"...work hard, hustle, grind it out, busy-ness..." - Matt D'AvellaI started this blog post a year ago. I recognized that I was tired of saying that I'm "busy" and that being involved in so m… Read More
2020-07-21 14:49
Section 105 of Title 17 has been fairly short, but: the footnote on that section notes:In 2019, the National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2020 amended section 105 by adding &ldq&hell…Read More
2020-07-13 13:00
A reminder that I will be teaching an online course on U.S. Copyright Law in the Library this August. This course will cover the basics of U.S. copyright law, including how it informs what l… Read More
2020-07-10 15:00
I often start blog posts, save them, and then never return to finish them. I suspect that I'm not the only person who does this. Occasionally I look at my draft blog posts and wo… Read More
2020-06-23 23:18
The text below is directly from the website and was published on June 22, 2020:As part of the REALM Project’s Phase 1 research, Battelle has conducted a natural attenuation study to pr… Read More
2020-06-18 15:08
From their website:The REopening Archives, Libraries, and Museums (REALM) Project has produced a systematic literature review to help inform the scope of the project’s research and the… Read More
2020-06-17 12:30
I decided to take a moment and compile some of the resource lists on racism and becoming anti-racist that have been developed. These might be resources that interest you, that you want for y… Read More
2020-06-03 13:00
I want you know that I will be teaching an online course on U.S. Copyright Law in the Library this August. I’ll cover the basics of U.S. copyright law, including how it informs what li… Read More
2020-05-27 13:00
ThinkingIn 2017, I wrote a series on upping your library intelligence. The first post began with this text:Late in the spring, I had a short conversation with Rachel Clarke about MSLIS stude… Read More
2020-05-20 17:00
On May14, I did a webinar on productivity for the South Central Research Library Council (SCRLC). Originally this was to be a three-hour in-person workshop, but due to the pandemic it… Read More
2020-05-20 12:30
In this blog post from the Smithsonian Institution Archives, Emily Niekrasz gives Marguerite Roby (Photo Archivist), Jessica Scott (Digital Imaging Technician), Kira Sobers (Digital Media C… Read More
2020-05-14 19:51
There has been much discussion about reopening libraries - especially public libraries - as the number of people infected with COVID-19 decreases. For some communities, the library is… Read More
2020-05-05 13:00
This training was supposed to be an in-person event. Due to the current events, it is now a webinar that is open to members of the South Central Regional Library Council (SCRLC) and the Empi… Read More
2020-04-29 12:30
The National Writers Union (NWU) is presenting an informational webinar on the Internet Archives book scanning operation on May 5 (Tuesday) at 10:00 a.m. ET. Registration informa… Read More
2020-04-22 13:00
One of the questions asked during the April 17 copyright webinar was on creating a copyright policy for an institution or library. This is an assignment in my copyright class (IST 735… Read More
2020-04-20 18:57
Because of the number of people still discussing this, I want to do a long blog post on it. I hope this answers some of the questions you have. Please feel free to leave comments… Read More
2020-04-20 18:01
On April 17, American Libraries Live hosted a webinar on "Libraries and COVID-19: Considering Copyright during a Crisis, part 2." Details are in this blog post. The 60-minute recording… Read More
2020-04-14 16:35
Yes, after a successful webinar on April 3, we were asked to do it again! Part 2 will be held on April 17, 12 noon ET (one hour). The first 1500 people will be able to register (… Read More
2020-04-14 14:11
It is now over 30 days since I've been "social distancing." This has radically changed my world and how I think about interacting with others. And for some libraries, they have also been clo… Read More
2020-04-07 13:42
On April 3, American Libraries Live hosted a webinar on " Libraries and COVID-19: Considering Copyright during a Crisis." Details are in this blog post. The 60-minute recording is now… Read More
2020-04-02 19:36
I did this 30-minute webinar for DoSpace on March 23 and they have placed the recording on YouTube.Description: Congratulations! Your classes have now moved online. Now what are you suppose… Read More
2020-04-01 12:30
See below. I'm honored to be part of this AL Live event with Lesley Ellen Harris and Kenneth Crews.Registration for this event is limited. Please see below for more information.*With m… Read More
2020-03-31 19:19
The announcement from the Internet Archive got lost in the other news I'm receiving, but perhaps you had seen it. The Internet Archive said:To address our unprecedented global and imme… Read More
2020-03-24 18:00
Samuel Trosow and Lisa Macklem have written "Fair-Dealing and Emergency Remote Teaching in Canada." Published on March 21, 2020, this is information that may help Canadian educators. P… Read More
2020-03-18 15:10
Many people are trying to share helpful resources through their social networks, as we all move into social distancing, which is even restrictive for those who do normal work from home. &hell…Read More
2020-03-17 00:21
As COVID-19 impacts daily life around the world, in New York State we have been asked to engage is social distancing. This is more than just avoiding large crowds. The best pract… Read More
2020-03-15 15:59
The introduction to this document states:This Statement is meant to provide clarity for U.S. colleges and universities about how copyright law applies to the many facets of remote teaching… Read More
2020-03-04 23:54
This just came across in my email and worth us paying attention to. Do you have a comment on this? Then submit it!Librarian of Congress Seeks Input on Register of CopyrightsPress Contact: Wi… Read More
2020-03-01 18:38
The fourth edition of Copyright Law for Librarians and Educators: Creative Strategies and Practical Solutions by Kenneth Crews is now available from ALA. This has been several years in… Read More
2020-02-23 17:00
I work on a university campus where incidents of bias and racism occurred last fall (and still continue to occur), drawing the eyes of our campus community, our regional community, and… Read More
2020-02-04 13:52
At the 2019 ALA Annual Conference, I learned about the Controlled Digital Lending Program, which 37 libraries have implemented thus far. On January 30, the Board of the Chief Officers… Read More
2020-01-30 18:04
Making the News: Library Advocacy and Local Media Speakers: Shawnda Hines (moderator), Christi Buker, TyLisa Johnson, John O'BrienChristi Buker (Pennsylvania Library Association):Use traditi… Read More
2020-01-30 14:00
LITA Top Technology TrendsSpeakers: Ida Joiner (moderator), Victoria Blackmer, Marshall Breeding, Elisandro Cabada, and Alison MacrinaThis Top Tech Trends session was focused on privac… Read More
2020-01-29 18:30
Sustainability Is Now a Core Value. So... Now What?Speakers: Rebekkah Smith Aldrich and Matthew BollermanAs the session description says, "In 2019 ALA Council voted to make sustainability a… Read More
2020-01-29 13:30
I have returned from attending the American Library Association (ALA) Midwinter Conference in Philadelphia. It was a packed four days for me and I'll be providing highlights in several blog… Read More
2020-01-06 14:00
This is what I'm doing in the coming months. If we end up in the same location, let's meet for coffee! ConferenceCurrently, I have only one conference on my schedule: Jan. 24-27 - ALA… Read More
2019-12-30 14:00
The year 2019 is coming to a close. Every year seems busy and often too busy. While I think of things I want to blog about, frequently I find I don't have time to do the posts. I hope… Read More
2019-12-27 15:31
It is the end of the year and people are publishing wrap-up stories of 2019. Here are two focused on copyright:Kupferschmid, Keith. (Dec. 20, 2019) Top Ten Copyright Stories of 2019&he&hell…Read More
2019-12-26 18:53
The Library Pros podcast interviewed Lee Rainie at the Long Island Library Resource Council conference. Their description of the 40-minute episode is:Part 2 features Lee Rainie, the Di… Read More
2019-12-02 14:00
It is amazing to think that the year 2020 is nearly here! I remember when people were panicking over the change from 1999 to 2000. Well, as 2020 approaches, this is my travel and… Read More
2019-11-29 14:00
This appeared in my email the day before Thanksgiving. Even though you may be on holiday, I want you to see this when you return! This Dec. 4 webinar panel includes Henry Raine, from t… Read More
2019-11-21 13:30
ALA has a interview with the authors of Coaching Copyright, Kevin L. Smith and Erin L. Ellis. Smith and Ellis released this new book in September. The book's goal is to empower:users to take… Read More
2019-11-20 18:00
Speakers: Lauren Comito, Brooklyn Public Library and Halley Eacker, University at AlbanyDescription: Are you a library worker with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)? As a manag… Read More
2019-11-20 16:00
Speakers: Amy Smith, Red Hook Public Library, and Jason Thomas, Newburgh Free LibraryDescription: Libraries have a mission to serve everyone but, when it comes to programming, children, tee… Read More
2019-11-20 14:00
Speakers: Rebekkah Smith Aldrich, Mid-Hudson Library System, and David Biello, TEDDescription: In a world of overwhelming pessimism regarding climate change and sustainable practices, libra… Read More
2019-11-19 20:00
Speakers: Claudia Depkin, Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library, and Geoff Kirkpatrick, Bethlehem Public LibraryDescription: Join us as we engage with members of the Civil Service Task… Read More
2019-11-19 17:00
Random thoughts:The New York Library Association (NYLA) now has over 7000 members (a new record)! NYLA has done a nice job in recent years in expanding membership, which gets more peop… Read More
2019-11-19 14:00
In introducing Astra Taylor, Meg Backus said, we call libraries the last bastion of democracy, but what does that mean?During her keynote, Taylor talked about democracy, read passages from h… Read More
2019-11-18 20:00
Lauren Moore became the State Librarian on August 1. As previous State Librarians have done, Lauren Moore came to NYLA and took questions from participants.Moore cares about equity, digital… Read More
2019-11-18 18:00
Speakers: Ellen Bach and Robert Schofield from Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLPDescription: Everything you need to know about the Family and Medical Leave Act, NY’s Paid Family Leave… Read More
2019-11-18 14:00
Session Title: Academic Librarians of Color Understanding the GameSpeakers: Simone Yearwood, CUNY, Queens College and Sandra Michele Echols, ConsultantDescriptions: Emotional Intelligence is… Read More
2019-11-13 13:30
This opinion piece in the New York Times caught my attention in September. In "Steal This Book? There’s a Price", Richard Conniff bemoans the problem of books being made availabl… Read More
2019-11-11 14:16
As we all have, I am more aware of creating accessible content and also noticing when material I use is (or is not) accessible. Accessibility assures that material is usable by all peo… Read More
2019-10-07 12:30
PresentersLaura Saunders, Allison Estell, Deborah Charbonneau and Dick Kawooya Abbreviated session descriptionCopyright impacts nearly every aspect of an information professional’s job… Read More
2019-09-30 13:00
Last week was the Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE) Annual Conference in Knoxville, TN. This year's theme was "Exploring Learning in a Global Information Cont… Read More
2019-09-19 12:24
Over the years, I have been on many search committees and some of those committees have conducted Skype interviews. I have a love-hate relationship with Skype interviews (or Zoom or wh… Read More
2019-08-07 14:00
As a follow-up to my first post today, here is a short video I did in 2010 on the difference between a graduate student and a graduate scholar?By the way, the auto-generated subtitles are ac… Read More
2019-08-07 13:00
This is off-topic, so feel free to stop reading. However, if you're interested in learning, keep reading.Last month, I wrote about a section in Seth Godin's book Stop Stealing Dreams:… Read More
2019-08-06 13:00
Last week, Boing Boing published an article entitled, "Data-mining reveals that 80% of books published 1924-63 never had their copyrights renewed and are now in the public domain." Wha… Read More
2019-07-23 17:10
The Journal of Copyright in Education and Librarianship, vol. 3, no. 2 (2019) is a special issue which includes papers presented at the 2017 International Federation of Library Associations… Read More
2019-07-20 19:26
Given the conversations in the U.S. since fall 2016 and some of the actions that have occurred, it is not surprising that there were many sessions related to bias, microaggressions, diversit… Read More
2019-07-12 15:00
I was unable to attend these two sessions, but want to tell you what they were and point you towards articles about them. Why? Because I believe the topics to be important.Library Conf… Read More
2019-07-12 13:00
Seth Godin spoke at the Association for Talent Development conference in May in Washington, DC. Godin, who knows how to promote himself and his activities, gave away copies of his book… Read More
2019-07-10 13:00
RN Future Tense did a 30-minute podcast on "How to ensure free speech; and the EU's new copyright directive." While the later would definitely be of interest to you, the topic of free speech… Read More
2019-07-09 13:00
Among the 701 exhibitors at the ALA Annual Conference were several digitization vendors; however, I only took photos of two of the booths. Interestingly, there is no way to search the… Read More
2019-07-08 13:00
In this session, Brad Fitch, president and CEO of the Congressional Management Foundation, spoke on how to build relationships with elected officials, as well as effective communication tac… Read More
2019-07-03 14:00
Yes, there were copyright related sessions at the ALA Annual Conference in Washington, DC. Copyright Help 5 centsThis was not a session. A group of copyright librarians had a Copyright… Read More
2019-07-03 13:00
This year, I attended my first American Library Association Annual Conference. Yes, my first! I spent more than two decades involved in the Special Libraries Association and made that my pr… Read More
2019-06-11 12:30
It's June and I have several conferences on my schedule for the remainder of 2019. If you are attending any of these, let's get together!ConferencesJune 20-25 - ALA Annual Conference… Read More
2019-05-28 13:00
When good weather comes, that is when I catch up on listening to podcasts. I had saved this episode from Beyond the Book for months. I'm glad to have finally given it a listen.At the 2… Read More
2019-05-23 18:32
Last year, I start the iSchool Public Libraries Initiative (IPLI). In the fall, two MSLIS students - as part of their work with the IPLI looked at the state library websites for all 50… Read More
2019-05-20 12:30
While judicial decisions, recorded by U.S. courts, have been held a being in the public domain, states have turned to legal publishers to make the materials available, and copyright has beco… Read More
2019-05-06 13:53
Below is a post I wrote in the Facebook group Library Think Tank (#ALATT) on April 1 and it is now joke. It is a post that I don't want to lose, so I'm placing it here. (Please n… Read More
2019-04-13 01:13
Jeremy Cusker (Cornell University Libraries) talked through a collaborative journal subscription project, that was focused on lowering costs. He noted that when a vendor carries open access… Read More
2019-04-13 00:56
Erin Smith and Laura Benjamin (SU Libraries) undertook a massive endeavor to free up space in the Syracuse University Bird Library, which required shifting a high number of books. They neede… Read More
2019-04-13 00:48
Kelly Johnson, Amelia Kallaher, and Sara Scinto-Madonich (all from Cornell University Libraries), used their experience with developing a systematic review service to discuss project managem… Read More
2019-04-13 00:42
Jill Wilson (ChaseDesign LLC) and Erin Rowley (University at Buffalo) presented on "Project Management Basics."They reminded us that project management is not a hope. It is also not an… Read More
2019-04-13 00:36
Emily Clasper, MLIS, PMP (University of Rochester) provided a humorous and iinsightful look at project management. Her presentation is online (and below) at http://Bit.ly/UNYSLA2019 an… Read More
2019-04-12 12:00
The Upstate New York Chapter of SLA is holding its spring conference today (April 12) in Syracuse, NY. The conference theme is "Managing Projects: Tales from the Trenches." Among the p… Read More
2019-04-02 13:00
In the past, I have referenced the OCLC report Shifting Gears, which was published in 2007 (Notes from NSLS' Digitization Symposium and The death of high fidelity?). That was an important r… Read More
2019-03-29 13:00
According to TechCrunch:The European Parliament has voted to pass a controversial reform of online copyright rules that critics contend will result in big tech platforms pre-filtering user g… Read More
2019-03-15 13:00
No, I'm not talking about community members.Libraries often attract people who want to work in that setting (and perhaps that specific library), and who then stay in their positions for a lo… Read More
2019-02-25 14:30
From March 4-31, I'm offering an asynchronous eCourse on copyright through ALA Publishing eLearning Solutions. After giving copyright webinars last year through ALA, I'm please to have… Read More
2019-02-20 14:30
This article from October 2018 written by Kyle Wiens on the efforts to secure the ability to repair our own digital devices, and the ruling which the U.S. Copyright Office gave. The ru… Read More
2019-02-18 14:30
In December, I wrote here about the iSchool Public Libraries Initiative (IPLI), which I began earlier in 2018. On February 7, Library Journal published an article by me about the IPLI, with… Read More
2019-02-01 14:00
I am currently on three search committees. While understanding what a candidate can be asked legally (for example, Minnesota State and Monster.com), it is also important to ask questio… Read More
2019-01-28 13:30
At the fall 2018 Coalition for Networked Information (CNI) Membership Meeting, Oya Y. Rieger and Roger C. Schonfeld provided a 28-minute snapshot on the state of digital preservation… Read More
2019-01-14 14:00
At the end of the fall 2018 semester, graduate students in "Copyright for Information Professionals" worked on creating a page with resources for learning more about intellectual property an… Read More
2019-01-11 14:00
In March, I'm offering an asynchronous eCourse on copyright through ALA ALA Publishing eLearning Solutions. After giving copyright webinars last year through ALA, I'm please to have be… Read More
2019-01-02 18:30
Yesterday published works from 1923 entered the public domain. Yes, it is was Public Domain Day for real! This article from the Duke School of Law Center for the Study of t… Read More
2019-01-02 16:18
At the end of 2018, the New York Times published "Athletes Don’t Own Their Tattoos. That’s a Problem for Video Game Developers." This is a story that is told periodically because… Read More
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