European court rules that libraries can digitize books

The European Union's highest court has ruled that libraries can digitize books without the permission of copyright holders. The court argues that libraries have the right to provide free information to the public and don't need to obtain licensing if they want to make books available to users through their computer systems. Continue reading at 'The Christian Science Monitor'

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-09-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Engadget | 2013-04-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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March/April Starred BlueInk Reviews of Self-published Books

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[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-04-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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X Factor's Union J sign book deal

The boy band sign a publishing deal to be completed this autumn but have yet to release their first single. Continue reading at BBC News

[ BBC News | 2013-04-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Icon signs @Pippatips baby book

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Accent Press signs 10-book deal for Goodhind

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Not enough heroines in kids books

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5 Innovations That Show Libraries Don’t Have To Die

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[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-03-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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