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The Use of Fair Use
At a U.S. House hearing, representatives for publishers and colleges argue over whether federal government should get involved in determining how institutions can use copyrighted works.
Like an Open Book
Adobe patches a security vulnerability in its ereader software, but some users still regard the data Digital Editions collects about them with suspicion.
A 'Partial Win' for Publishers
Federal appeals court rejects a "one-size-fits-all" rule for determining fair use, but proponents see a broader endorsement of the legal concept in higher education.
Can the Monograph Survive?
Professors and librarians consider the advantages of digital, the reluctance of many tenure committees to look beyond print, and the possibility of paying the costs of publishing works by young scholars.
Preventing a 'Digital Landfill'
Research libraries should step up their advocacy efforts and pressure government agencies to overhaul their outdated record-keeping practices, speakers at library conference argue.
Discovery Channel
With more scholars starting their research outside the university library, how can institutions best help faculty members and students find scholarly content?
JSTOR, Daily
New daily online magazine from the digital archive seeks to be "where news meets its scholarly match."
Fired for Disagreeing
After long-running disagreements about how to run its library, Wesleyan U. fires its university librarian.