Plenty in here of interest to librarians, repository managers and content providers
http://www.jisc.ac.uk/news/stories/2011/08/hargreaves.aspx
Dr Malcolm Read, executive secretary at JISC says, “We submitted an evidence-based response to the consultation and are encouraged that crucial recommendations have been included. Such as the need for exceptions for data/text mining, library archiving and parody to support research, teaching, learning. We also highlighted the need to prevent contracts from over-riding the exceptions to copyright, possible solutions for orphan works as well as the streamlining of the processes to clear rights - which have been supported by the Government.” ...
Amber Thomas
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