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Author: Samantha Mairson

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Fair Use Gone Viral: Predicting the Future of Copyright

Learn the future of fair use in less time than it takes to watch (an excellent) webinar! Our recap of “Fair Use Gone Viral: Predicting the Future of Copyright“ featuring Kenneth Crews, copyright scholar and librarian.

May 10, 2021May 10, 2021 Samantha Mairson Copyright, Legislation, Policies
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Deeper Dive with President Barb Stripling: Freedom to Read Foundation Report to Council

An interview with President of the Freedom to Read Foundation, Barbara Stripling, that examines the organization, it’s Midwinter Report to ALA Council and upcoming priorities.

March 25, 2021March 25, 2021 Samantha Mairson Freedom to Read Foundation
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If You Missed It: Intellectual Freedom and Privacy at ALA Midwinter

A quick intellectual freedom and privacy recap from ALA Midwinter Virtual.

March 1, 2021February 23, 2021 Samantha Mairson Intellectual Freedom Issues, Midwinter Meeting/Annual Conference, Online learning
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What Trump Taught Us: If You’re Going to Do It, Do It Right (User-Generated Content in Library Discovery Systems)

A how-to overview for libraries adopting discovery systems that include user-generated content like reviews or comments, with special attention to implications of recent litigation against @theRealDonaldTrump twitter account.

December 10, 2020February 13, 2021 Samantha Mairson First Amendment, Library Bill of Rights
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Happy Birthday, Jason Reynolds!

Today is Jason Reynolds’ birthday. Reynolds, named earlier this year as the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, has had his books challenged for how they portray contemporary issues like police brutality and racism. This year, read a book by Reynolds — tell us what you think.

December 6, 2020December 4, 2020 Samantha Mairson Authors, Banned and Challenged Books

Blacking Out Books: What Would You Do?

Expurgating library materials is a violation of the Library Bill of Rights. Expurgation includes any deletion, excision, alteration, editing, or obliteration of any part(s) of books or other library resources by the library, its agent, or its parent institution.

September 10, 2020September 3, 2020 Samantha Mairson Censorship, Library Bill of Rights
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Helping Privacy Survive COVID-19: Inspirational Tidbits from William Marden, NYPL Director of Privacy and Compliance

William Marden, NYPL Director of Privacy and Compliance, gives advice about privacy as we move online during COVID-19 pandemic.

June 8, 2020February 13, 2021 Samantha Mairson General Interest, Policies, Privacy
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