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Copyright
Program Announced for CCC’s OnCopyright 2014 Event
The event is set for Wednesday, April 2, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 pm, at the New York Academy of Sciences, located at 7 World Trade Center. Registration is still open.
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Libraries
"What Does All This Have To Do With Libraries?"
For me, the Public Library Association Conference—held every two years—is the single most important event for gauging where public libraries are headed. And this month’s event didn’t disappoint.
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Content / e-booksApple Loses Two Key Decisions in E-book Case
The rulings are a double whammy for Apple, paving the way for the class action suits to continue, while all but knocking out Apple’s defense.
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Content / e-books
Apple, Publishers Battle New E-book Antitrust Claims
Two new suits were filed this month against Apple and the five major publishers involved in a 2010 e-book price-fixing conspiracy, raising the possibility of a new e-book antitrust battle involving aggrieved retailers.
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Content / e-books
E-book Settlement Refunds Released to Consumers
Roughly $166 million in settlement funds collected as part of a deal to settle state and consumer charges of e-book price-fixing began flowing to consumers today.
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Content / e-books
Apple’s May Trial Date in Doubt
Citing numerous pending motions, a letter to the court from the class plaintiffs acknowledges that a May trial may be a stretch.
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Content / e-books
Google, Viacom Settle YouTube Copyright Suit
Copyright experts had seen the case as a key test of the DMCA's "safe harbor" provision, which protects Internet service providers from liability for the infringing behavior of its users.
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Content / e-books
Judge Rules for HarperCollins in Open Road E-Book Dispute
A New York court has held that e-book publisher Open Road infringed HarperCollins’ copyright with its e-book edition of Jean Craighead George’s 1973 bestselling children’s book "Julie of the Wolves."
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Content / e-books
Apple: No Consent for Damages Trial in New York
In a reply brief filed late last week, Apple rejected claims that it consented to a damages trial in New York, or that its conduct represented a waiver of its right to have the trial moved.
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Common Core
Cut to the Core: Rollback?
February 2014 was a wild month for the Common Core standards in New York state.
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Conferences
Librarians Gather In Indy for PLA 2014
Despite a winter storm that snarled travel for some, public librarians have gathered in Indianapolis for three days of panels, networking, and a strong slate of author appearances.
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Libraries
Pew: Americans are ‘Actively Engaged’ with Public Libraries
Calling it “the first of its kind” Pew officials said the report, “sheds light on broader issues around the relationship between technology, libraries, and information resources in the U.S.”
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Content / e-books
Plaintiffs: No 'Do-Overs' For Apple in E-book Case
Attorneys for the consumer class argue there is enough evidence to assess damages against Apple via a summary judgment.
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Libraries
Check It Out With Michael Kelley: The Digital Public Library of America
When it was first proposed, the Digital Public Library of America—a visionary project that aims to make discoverable and accessible online the gems of local library collections nationwide—drew many questions.
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Conferences
Libraries, Authors and Publishers Head to SXSW 2014
SXSW Interactive (March 7-11), the annual tech festival, opens today in Austin, Tex. and expect to see a wide range of publishers and publishing-related events.
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Content / e-books
3M Adds Audiobooks to Cloud Library System
The collection will debut with 40,000 titles, powered by Findaway World, including offerings from every major publisher.
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Content / e-books
Apple: Biased Judge Should Not Decide Damages
In a summary judgment filing, Apple argues that Judge Denise Cote is biased, and should not decide Apple's damages.
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Content / e-books
Rowman & Littlefield Signs Library E-Book Deal
Under the new partnership the publisher will provide e-books directly to the Douglas County Libraries at a flat discount, which will then own, and host the content on its own proprietary system for e-book lending.
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Content / e-books
OverDrive Acquires TeachersNotebook.com
The acquisition gives users of TeachersNotebook.com exposure to OverDrive’s network of schools and libraries.
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Content / e-books
Apple Appeal: Judge Botched E-book Case
Apple’s appeal of its price-fixing case boils down to this: Judge Denise Cote blew it. "The evidence," Apple argues, "cannot support a finding of a conspiracy."
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