After a week of public outcry over a series of threats against high-profile media figures, Twitter on Saturday announced an update to its site rules, aiming to more directly combat abuse and harassment that occurs across the network.
See the full article: Twitter Updates Rules to Crack Down on Abuse – Mike Isaac | Social | AllThingsD.
Libraries are moving toward a green and sustainable model for their library architecture, interior design, and energy consumption. They are keeping the future in mind and taking action to protect the environment through the greening of their buildings.
See the full post: A Quick Guide to Green Libraries | Ellyssa Kroski – OEDB.org.
On July 30, ALA President Barbara Stripling unveiled the “Declaration for the Right to Libraries” during a signing ceremony at Nashville (Tenn.) Public Library. The Declaration is the cornerstone document of Stripling’s presidential initiative, “Libraries Change Lives,” which is designed to build the public will and sustain support for America’s right to libraries of all types—academic, special, school, and public. Stripling’s initiative will focus on transformative library practices in literacy, innovation, and community engagement.
via Declaration for the Right to Libraries | American Libraries Magazine.
Today, the American Library Association (ALA) joined an unprecedented coalition of Internet companies and advocates to deliver a letter to the U.S. government demanding greater transparency around national security-related surveillance of Internet and telephone communications.
Top Ten (10) Social Media Competencies for Information Professionals | The Search Principle
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An informative exposition on the DMCA and security research. I thought the article interesting and a reminder of the power of political and lobbying bodies in the US. In Canada, we are weathering our own struggle against the muzzling of our scientific researchers and librarians by the PMO.
“The outdated copyright law doesn’t just hurt consumers—it cripples researchers.” via DMCA chilling effects: How copyright law hurts security research. – Slate Magazine.
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“Last week, Munro’s article exposed a chilling new Code of Conduct for Library and Archives Canada (LAC) employees. LAC identified librarians and archivists as “dedicated professionals, …seeking and sharing knowledge” in their statement of principles. However, the treatment of such committed staff is not aligned with these principles. LAC employees are restricted from teaching and presenting at conferences as these are considered “high risks” activities.”
Future Librarians for Intellectual Freedom | Are librarians the new threat?
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“In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court, by a 6-3 margin, today held that the doctrine of first sale, which allows for legally acquired copyrighted works to be resold by their owners, does apply to works made overseas.”
via Supreme Court Upholds First Sale In Landmark Kirtsaeng Ruling | Publisher’s Weekly
“He and others say the code is evidence the Harper government is silencing and undermining its professional staff.”
via Federal librarians fear being ‘muzzled’ under new code of conduct.
BYOD in educational institutions has been growing in popularity for years. Recently, I have seen more resources for BYOD policies in business. Below are some useful links for both.
Educational Organizations
EDUCAUSE BYOD Portal
SFU BYOD Wiki
Business
A BYOD project management primer | TechRepublic
Three BYOD policies for keeping workers (and IT) happy | TechRepublic
BYOD Security White Papers and Resources for Businesses | Webopedia
Four worst mistakes you can make with a BYOD policy | TechRepublic
10 essential elements of BYOD training | TechRepublic
How to Make Sure Your BYOD Plan Is All Good [Infographic] | Biztech
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