Daily Archives: 6 February 2010

Public Domain Manifesto

Posted on 6 February 2010 by Rick Mason

The Public Domain Manifesto is an effort to describe the strengths of public domain, and to encourage support. Some of the general principles: The Public Domain is the rule, copyright protection is the exception. Copyright protection should last only as … Continue reading →

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ILS Turnover

Posted on 6 February 2010 by Rick Mason

Library Technology Guides has a couple of interesting data sets that, in a limited way, shows some of the dynamic patterns in the Integrated Library System (ILS) market: Integrated Library System turnover in 2009 (listed by the ILS migrated to) … Continue reading →

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The Passion Paradox

Posted on 6 February 2010 by Rick Mason

This is a couple of months old, but it is worth highlighting: Unlocking the Passion Paradox Kenneth Eikenberry illustrates the benefits of being passionate about your work, and how one can encourage and develop those passions. From the post: When … Continue reading →

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