To Do: Digital Rights in Libraries
[Hi, pirates. The following is a press release from our dear comrade Alison Macrina of the Library Freedom Project. If you are going to ALA, or live near the Bay … Continue reading
Librarians and Lawsuits – From Persecution to Prosecution, the tale of Edwin Mellen Press
If you were wondering whether Edwin Mellen Press’s lawsuit against librarian Dale Askey (which is still going forward) and its threats of legal action against the Scholarly Kitchen were bizarre … Continue reading
The Elephant Not in the Room – Republicans, Academia and the Illusion of a Debate
In the midst of many a mild-mannered American city stand imposing castle walls constructed around ivory towers. Patrolling the parapets are legions of liberal professors armored in sweater vests and … Continue reading
Librarians and Lawsuits – Edwin Mellen Press Threatens to Sue Another Librarian
Imagine for a moment that you are a publisher of academic books. In such a situation it would be likely that your primary market would be libraries, particularly academic libraries. … Continue reading
Librarians and Lawsuits [update] – Dale Askey
Legal update time! [This is an update to my post: Libel and Libraians and Lawsuits (Oh my)!] Begin recap: librarian Dale Askey is being sued by Edwin Mellen Press for … Continue reading
Libel and Librarians and Lawsuits (Oh my)!
What is the line between voicing a professional opinion and libel? This is a matter that one unlucky librarian is currently learning quite a bit about. To summarize the story: … Continue reading