Though this article in D-Lib is a bit of a “complex text” it’s worth reading if you’ve been asking yourself “How can I try to ensure fair use rights in the brave new world of DRM-ed content?” No matter what happens with DRM over the next few months, librarians that manage DRM-ed content are going to have to get a whole lot more tech-savvy, and quick.
blog people get more FOIA respect
More news about the goverment. My Senator, among others, is working on strengthening FOIA so that, among many other good things, “writers for Internet outlets” can get their FOIA fees waived, the same way writers for traditional media can.
lord of the hissy-fit
Romance novel cover art really does seem to write its own jokes sometimes. [lj:libraries]
more on Gorman
Can you remember the last time anything a librarian wrote was in the Daypop Top 40? I think I’ll leave Rochelle’s words on the subject as the last thing I’m also thinking about all of this.
“blog people” respond
I’ve read a few really good responses to Michael Gorman’s blog people article that are worth sharing. Michael Stephens, Kevin Smith, Jason Griffey and Steven Cohen have written lengthy responses on their blogs. I hear all the hot action is going on on Web4Lib where Blake from LISNews chimes in with some perspective, as does Roy Tennant. This reposting from a Slashdot discussion made me laugh, as did this one.