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Study the Data, But Eat the Cake—Put the Human Factor Forward

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AI provides a satellite image of an entire data landscape. Traditional analytics is like using a microscope to explore a limited area of information; whereas adding AI provides a satellite image of an entire data landscape. Even associations that boast celebrity members sometimes struggle. And what might that be?

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Nonprofit Technology Celebrates International Women's Day

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I'm not a woman, but I am a wholehearted celebrant of International Women's Day. As in so many fields, nonprofits, religious organizations, libraries, and foundations are important change agents toward a world of gender equality. Cecily Walker , systems librarian at the Vancouver BC Public Library. Image 2: Jane Meseck.

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The Case for Copyright Exceptions and Fair Use

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Today, January 17, the 30th anniversary of the Betamax decision, we’re proud to mark Benetech’s participation in Copyright Week —a week of action that aims to engage communities in the ongoing conversation about changes to copyright law and celebrate six principles for a balanced copyright system. In the U.S.,

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Betsy Beaumon on Benetech's Literacy Program

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We celebrated the tenth anniversary of Bookshare—both online and with in real life—with gatherings of users, volunteers, partners, employees, and friends throughout the year. As we get older, some of us like to increase the length and number of celebrations for our own birthdays, so why not apply this to Bookshare too?

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Bookshare and the Power of We

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Benetech’s Bookshare library is living proof that real, transformative change happens through partnerships and by helping people unleash their talents and energies. The Bookshare breakthrough was to put our users in charge of the collection; we created a crowd-sourced library built by and for the people it serves. copyright law.

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Stop What You're Doing NOW and Celebrate the FCC's Decision

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Many nonprofits and libraries all across the country are doing great work around digital inclusion. nonprofit and library digital inclusion consortium. Image : melis / Shutterstock / text added. Nonprofit Organizations Advocating for the Lifeline Expansion. spanhidden.

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Stop What You're Doing NOW and Celebrate the FCC's Decision

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Many nonprofits and libraries all across the country are doing great work around digital inclusion. nonprofit and library digital inclusion consortium. Image : melis / Shutterstock. Nonprofit Organizations Advocating for the Lifeline Expansion. The National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) has organized a prominent U.S.