Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 9, 2018

We have an array of copyright exceptions that cover the activities of archives and libraries, especially fair use and the copyright exception that benefits people with disabilities. By this, I am not just talking about the publishing business, but also the nonprofit libraries committed to universal accessibility. And, the U.S.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 23, 2011

A version of this post originally appeared on the TechSoup for Libraries blog. This raises some interesting questions for how nonprofits and libraries talk about the digital divide and how they advocate for public access technology and technology skills development. First, some definitions. What About Nonprofits and Libraries?

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 23, 2013

The broadband company, CenturyLink , is also building a gigabit fiber network in Omaha, so this is definitely a growing trend. Founding donors to the fund include Google Fiber , the Illig Family Foundation, Sprint , Global Prairie , Polsinelli Law , and J.E. The Kansas City Public Library System will also have a role in this work.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 13, 2010

In the midst of inexplicable tragedy, my personal definition of the social web got rocked. Resources: C-SPAN Video Library of the Emergency Social Data Summit: [link] Join and contribute to the wiki on this issue: [link] Follow and contribute to the #crisisdata conversation on Twitter. social tools + people = lives saved. .

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Tech Soup

MAY 23, 2014

" The ruling establishes that a search engine such as Google must be regarded as a "data controller" under the data protection laws in those EU countries where it operates. That’d definitely put a dent in the $143 billion price tag that the UN Development Program estimates it would take to end world hunger.

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NTEN

JANUARY 22, 2009

No reason to be afraid: the important part of this definition is that the audio content is syndicated. The University of Chicago Law School is a great example of instructions for listeners. Also consider checking out a growing library of resources at the We Are Media Podcasting Toolbox.

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Museum 2.0

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

I’d posted on twitter a while ago about how one of my challenges with ICOM’s definition is that I wasn’t sure how visitor-centered it was. I’d hope more people in the world, particularly potential museum visitors to North East Ohio ;>) go with this definition. Museums are quality learning spaces, but so are libraries.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

AUGUST 28, 2012

In the Merriam Webster dictionary definition featured in the Office Action, this is the third meaning of social: “advancing the welfare of human beings in society.” Here is the letter I'm sending to the USPTO supporting their initial recommendation against granting this registered trademark in the U.S. Social enterprise is descriptive.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 5, 2016

The book is an expanded version of their seminal article in the Stanford Social Innovation Review from 2007, “Social Entrepreneurship: The Case for Definition.” Third, we pioneered a novel interpretation of the copyright exception for serving people with disabilities that is built into the basic law of the United States.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 10, 2021

So he created this organization that builds libraries, schools, girls’ scholarships around the world. He raised half a million dollars with a combination of showing $2,100 will build a library, $20,000 will build a school, $250 is a girl’s scholarship. . And I was in a room with him. And that’s been lovely. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 18, 2007

When you take the time to comment on a post, you become part of the blogger's community and if you are writing a blog, they will most definitely read your post and perhaps become a reader of your blog. You may be wondering whether copyright laws and remix culture are at odds with one another. " Think through why.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2010

Find The Ideal Tone For Your Emails When To Coach And When To Counsel Must-Read Book For Nonprofit Leaders ► September (14) Definitions Of Key Business Terms Be A Manager Who Makes Decisions How To Create A "Best Places To Work" Company How Sports (Or Band) Can Make You A Better Leader How Do You Answer These Leadership Questions?

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Global Giving

MAY 11, 2018

This definition is broader than past privacy laws, and it may impact data that previously was not subject to regulations. You need to have a lawful basis for processing information. In order to process individual data under GDPR, your organization must have a lawful basis to do so. Want more tips like this?

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