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Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2004 4:10 PM
Subject: OII News [2004.05.20]: Universal Access to all Knowledge
Dear Colleagues,
Please may we bring your attention to the following forthcoming event:
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Universal Access to all Knowledge
Date: Monday 24th May 2004 17:00-18:30
Location: Oxford Internet Institute, 1 St Giles, Oxford, OX1 3JS
Speaker: Brewster Kahle
The goal of universal access to our cultural heritage is within our grasp.
With current digital technology we can build comprehensive collections, and
with digital networks we can make these available to students and scholars
all over the world. The current challenge is establishing the roles, rights,
and responsibilities of our libraries and archives in providing public
access to this information. With these roles defined, our institutions will
help fulfill this epic opportunity of our digital age.
Brewster Kahle is the founder and digital librarian for the Internet Archive
(IA). He is also on the board of the Electronic Frontier Foundation.
Brewster started the IA in 1996 with his own money, which he earned from the
sale of two separate Internet search programs: WAIS, which was bought by
AOL, and Alexa Internet, which was bought by Amazon. He has been spending
his own money to keep the IA going for the last six years, and in 2003
received some grants and corporate sponsorship.
This event is open to the public but places are limited. If you would like
to attend, please ensure you register by emailing the OII Events Office
([log in to unmask]).
Important: When registering for an event please quote the event title in the
subject line of your e-mail.
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Kind regards,
Lucy
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Lucy Martin
Events Officer
Oxford Internet Institute
University of Oxford
1 St Giles
Oxford OX1 3JS
Tel: +44 (0)1865 287228
Fax: +44 (0) 1865 287211
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www.oii.ox.ac.uk
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