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The Case for Copyright Exceptions and Fair Use

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

For on January 17, 1984, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that consumers could tape their favorite TV shows and watch them later without the copyright holder’s consent. 417 (1984), also known as the “ Betamax case ”, is a landmark copyright precedent that has had enormous implications for the media economy. copyright law.

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Bringing Millions of Books to Billions of People: Making the Book Truly Accessible

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Literacy and access to knowledge underpins just about every social good, from education, to economic development, to health, to women’s empowerment, democracy and respect for human rights. Lack of access to the knowledge in books perpetuates ignorance, generates poverty and squanders human potential. We can do better!

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Research Friday: Take our fun quiz on.

ASU Lodestar Center

Manager of Knowledge Resources ASU Lodestar Center Welcome to Research Friday ! Take this quiz to test your knowledge. 7-8 — Sector Scholar - You are learned and knowledgeable about the AZ nonprofit sector. Crafting a Successful Third Generation Nonprofit-B. Picture This: A Look Back at This Year's Spring Fo.

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Research Friday: What It Takes to Lead.

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2] To better understand the skills and knowledge needed by nonprofit professionals, we conducted a needs-assessment study based on surveys of NMI instructors, advisory board members, alumni, and participants in NMI courses since 2007. Crafting a Successful Third Generation Nonprofit-B. We welcome your input and feedback. ^ [1] Wing, K.

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Sarah Davies: Intellectual Property Legislation with Human Rights

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I've found that my generation has a habit of teaching ourselves new technologies, and I am no exception. How did you get interested in copyright laws and their impact on human rights? Why should nonprofit organizations pay attention to copyright or your organization's goals? Are you trained as lawyer? I'm mostly a geek.

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Research Friday: "The Art of Data.

ASU Lodestar Center

As a knowledge enterprise, the ASU Lodestar Center seeks to produce and disseminate relevant, high-quality research to our stakeholders. Our goal is for stakeholders to view us as the credible source of knowledge and tools for those who lead, manage and support nonprofits. Crafting a Successful Third Generation Nonprofit-B.

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Research Friday: "Really, How Many.

ASU Lodestar Center

These data are collected periodically through Knowledge Networks , a reputable firm that specializes in panels of Americans who respond to surveys online. The size and the money behind it make a big difference in generating a sample that the Census Bureau can really stand behind. Crafting a Successful Third Generation Nonprofit-B.