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Library Copyright Alliance Applauds Re-Inroduction of the Unlocking Technology Act
On March 20, 2015, the Library Copyright Alliance (LCA) applauded the re-introduction of the bipartisan Unlocking Technology Act on March 24, 2015. This bill would permanently allow consumers to unlock...
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Tableau at UMass Libraries webcast
Tableau helps the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Amherst Libraries staff to both analyze and understand data. Selectors may access purchasing and use data without having to maintain or manipulate spreadsheets....
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Tableau at UBC Library webcast
The University of British Columbia (UBC) Library began using Tableau in 2013 to analyze longitudinal LibQUAL+ results. The resulting online display highlights changes in survey results over time and facilitates...
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Tableau @ The Ohio State University Libraries webcast
The Ohio State University (OSU) has used Tableau since 2012 to support a number of assessment projects. Examples include a series of interactive dashboards that query, analyze, and deliver transactional...
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LCA Joins Amicus Brief in Support of Respondent—Commil v. Cisco
On February 24, 2015, members of the Library Copyright Alliance (LCA) filed an amicus brief in support of respondent in the Commil USA, LLC v. Cisco Systems, Inc. case being...
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Fair Use Fundamentals (infographic)
Created in conjunction with Fair Use Week 2015, the Fair Use Fundamentals infographic explains what fair use is, why it is important, and who uses fair use. The infographic also...
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LCA Submits Statement to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation for Hearing on Protecting the Internet and Consumers
On February 22, 2015, the Library Copyright Alliance (LCA) submitted a letter to Senate leadership asking them to evaluate the potential impacts of the language referencing copyright in the legislative...
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Research Library Issues, no. 285 (2015)
Research Library Issues (RLI) no. 285 focuses on recent developments in US copyright law as well as international copyright agreements. Many of these developments have significant implications for research libraries...
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Administering LibQUAL+ at Texas A&M University webcast
In this webcast, recorded February 10, 2015, Michael L. Maciel describes how Texas A&M University Libraries have used LibQUAL+ results to improve service quality.
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Public Knowledge and LCA File Long Comment Regarding a Proposed Exemption for 3D Printers Under 17 U.S.C. 1201
On February 9, 2015, the Library Copyright Alliance (LCA) along with Public Knowledge filed Long Comments regarding a proposed exemption for 3D printers under 17 U.S.C 1201. Comments (PDF)