Archive for August 15th, 2003

How a Library Dealt with the Power Outage

Friday, August 15th, 2003

I think this e-mail on the Archives and Archivists listserv about how a library handled the power outage on Thursday adds some interesting points to the debate about whether collections should move to digital formats or remain in print. Credit for this piece–though unattributed here–should go to Michael McGrorty.

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Courses on USA PATRIOT Act

Friday, August 15th, 2003

The College of Information Studies at the University of Maryland is offering courses in response to recent government legislation and the concern about the USA PATRIOT Act and government subpoenas and search warrants. “Government intrusion vs. Individual Liberty: Understanding the 4th Amendment and the USA Patriot Act” and “Responding to Judicial Process: A Guide to [...]

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