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The Case for Copyright Exceptions and Fair Use

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

The tools we develop for that purpose span a range of fields—from human rights , to global literacy , to the environment —but no matter what area we work in, we depend on an IP system that’s friendly to technological advances and to positive social impact. copyright law. often leads the way towards that better tomorrow.

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Nonprofit and Library App Survey from App It Up

Tech Soup

September, 2011. Lack of resources is the main barrier : among those not using apps, a lack of resources to support apps was cited as a barrier to app adoption by 55% of respondents. For example, North Texas Library Partners mentioned that they created Information Assistant , an Android app that promotes information literacy.

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Interesting Uses of Technology: Virtual Libraries in Second Life

Tech Soup

She came to the Nonprofit Commons to share her areas of expertise in media literacy, human-computer interaction, and the impact of the digital revolution on education and libraries. Valerie Hill is an adjunct instructor at Texas Woman's University School of Library and Information Science and is also a librarian herself.

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Vietnam and Indonesia Join TechSoup Asia’s Growing Family

Tech Soup

Although Vietnam is regarded as a developing country, it has a literacy rate of 94 percent. Founder and CEO Veronica Colondam was honored as the Social Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young in 2011. Vietnam is an S-shaped country that is slightly larger than New Mexico. It is densely populated with 92 million people.

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The Bold, Focused Ideas of Breakthrough Nonprofit Brands: Book Giveaway Winners Announced

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Building on this concept, Beth asked nonprofit leaders to enter the contest by explaining what their organization’s singular, most important activity would be in 2011 that would at-once drive social impact, engage supporters and increase revenues. I wish you all luck in your 2011 brand journey. SafeAmerica Foundation , Bill Soule.

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Benetech: President's Update

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Benetech President's Update Winter 2011 I’m pleased to provide you you a detailed update on Benetech for the first time in two years. Miradi – Expanding Throughout the World Images of sea life from the Ytre Hvaler National Park in Norway.I’ve been amazed by the growth in adoption of Miradi, our conservation project management software tool.