EPA Libraries Reopen!!!
The five Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) libraries that were closed have reopened today. The EPA has followed through on what was stated in their Report to Congress on the state of the EPA National Library Network:
The five libraries that were closed will be reopened on or before September 30, 2008; Region 5 in Chicago, Region [...]
Broadband Census for America Conference
Today, Broadbandcensus.com hosted a half-day event titled, naturally, “Broadband Census for America.” The event “seeks to improve our understanding of current practices in broadband data collection and discuss ways of improving and expanding publicly-available data within the United States.”
Rachelle Chong, current California state Public Utilities Commissioner (PUC) and former FCC Commissioner, reinforced a mantra heard [...]
IMMEDIATE ACTON NEEDED: Support S. 2913 Orphan Works Legislation!
This is a request for emails and faxes today (Friday, Sept. 26th) and tomorrow (Saturday, Sept. 27th) to your Representative asking them to vote for S. 2913 as passed by the Senate and considered by the House of Representatives.
Background and Talking Points:
The House and Senate have been considering orphan works legislation that is intended to [...]
Library Copyright Alliance Releases Statement at WIPO General Assembly Meeting
Janice Pilch, ALA OITP International Copyright Advocate and LCA representative, voiced library concerns at the WIPO General Assembly meeting currently being held in Geneva, Switzerland. She said that immediate action is needed in order to preserve creative works, and described the unique position that libraries occupy in preserving copyrighted content. Pilch said,
“For all of the [...]
Grants Update
Jewish Identity Programs Supported
Righteous Persons Foundation
Steven Spielberg established the Righteous Persons Foundation to help promote a flourishing and vibrant future for the Jewish community. The Foundation primarily supports nonprofit organizations that: use the arts, culture, and media to engage a broad audience in an examination of what it has [...]
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