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The Creative Librarian is a hub for matters important to librarians/information scientists of today. There is a definite lean towards electronic issues, however it isn't restricted to only those. Hopefully this site will also be useful for informing non-librarians on these issues as so many of them affect us all.

Archive for October, 2003

Database Legislation Introduced

ResourceShelf Critics warn that under new federal legislation, writers and Web designers could be hauled into court over something as simple as publishing a list of local sporting events or creating a Web site offering consumers price comparisons on car parts. And the insanity grows. How can you legislate people’s minds?

DMCA Reform Resources Report

The Seattle Times: Business & Technology: Many artists singing mixed tune when it comes to file-sharing fight The recording artist Moby, on his Web site, offered a similar opinion, suggesting the music companies treat users of file-sharing services like music fans instead of criminals. “How can a 14-year-old who has an allowance of $5 a [...]

New DRM Silliness

The Seattle Times: Business & Technology: Many artists singing mixed tune when it comes to file-sharing fight The recording artist Moby, on his Web site, offered a similar opinion, suggesting the music companies treat users of file-sharing services like music fans instead of criminals. “How can a 14-year-old who has an allowance of $5 a [...]