Library Journal: ALA Midwinter coverage: ebooks, fair use, & the Research Works Act

Well, I did not attend ALA Midwinter, but spent time this morning reading coverage of hot issues by Library Journal.  Here are three recommended articles about issues facing libraries:

1. Kelley, M., ALA Midwinter 2012: ALA To Meet With Top Executives of Macmillan, Simon & Schuster, and Penguin on Ebook Lending, Library Journal (January 22, 2012), http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2012/01/publishing/ala-to-meet-with-top-executives-of-macmillan-simon-schuster-and-penguin-on-ebook-lending/ (last visited January 27, 2012).
2. Kelley, M., ALA Midwinter 2012: Head of RLUK Calls Research Works Act “Audacious in the Extreme,” Library Journal (January 24, 2012), http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2012/01/publishing/ala-midwinter-2012-head-of-rluk-calls-research-works-act-audacious-in-the-extreme/ (last visited January 27, 2012).
3. Kelley, M., UPDATED: ALA Midwinter 2012: Fair Use a Good Argument Even in an Age of Mass Digitization, Library Journal (January 22, 2012), http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2012/01/copyright/ala-midwinter-2012-fair-use-a-good-argument-even-in-an-age-of-mass-digitization/ (last visited January 27, 2012).

I’ll also add the mentioned blogs to my Links (see list to the right under “Librarians”): Stephen’s Lighthouse and Agnostic, Maybe

PEJ: Social Media win a big one in Washington

1. Social Media Win a Big One in Washington, Project for Excellence in Journalism (PEJ) (January 16, 2012), http://www.journalism.org/index_report/social_media_win_big_one_washington?src=prc-newsletter (last visited January 26, 2012).

Guess what the hot topic was this past week?  The first issue of the Ithacan covered it, too:

1. Gonzalez, E., Content Blocked, The Ithacan (January 25, 2012), http://theithacan.org/20835 (last visited January 26, 2012).

The illustration “Congress’ Sway” (p. 4) is great, too.

THR: 10 most pirated movies of all time

Rebecca Ford compiled this list (12/12/2011); forward through the photos: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/gallery/10-most-pirated-movies-all-time-271457#1

Variety: Pic Reunites Monty Python members

1. McNary, D., Pic Reunites Monty Python Members, Variety / Film (January 26, 2012), http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118049265# (last visited January 26, 2012).

Was glad to hear of this project called “Absolutely Anything” — a sci-fi comedy.  More levity for the day.

S*!#@ Ithacans Say

Ithaca is Cheeky!

1st collector for S*!#@ Ithacans Say
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paidContent: Amazon: Early data shows Kindle owners’ lending library increases sales

1. Owen, L. H., Amazon: Early Data Shows Kindle Owners’ Lending Library Increases Sales, paidContent (January 25, 2012), http://paidcontent.org/article/419-amazon-early-data-shows-kindle-owners-lending-library-increases-sales (last visited January 26, 2012).

Interesting trend analysis based on Amazon data.

 

THR, Esq.: Legal fight brewing over CBS’ new Sherlock Holmes adaptation

1. Gardner, E., Legal Fight Brewing Over CBS’ New Sherlock Holmes Adaptation (Analysis), Hollywood, Esq. (January 25, 2012), http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/legal-fight-brewing-cbs-new-283966 (last visited January 26, 2012).

The CBS series would be called Elementary.

paidContent: Analyst to studios: It’s time to force early VOD on theatre chains

1. Frankel, D., Analyst To Studios: It’s Time To Force Early VOD On Theater Chains, paidContent (January 24, 2012), http://paidcontent.org/article/419-analyst-to-studios-its-time-to-force-early-vod-on-theater-chains (last visited January 25, 2012).

Interesting story about studio release dates: theatre chains versus home streaming.

Wired.com: ‘Beloved, not Beliked’: Why TV’s live and streaming audiences are diverging

1. Carmody, T., “Beloved, Not Beliked’: Why TV’s Live and Streaming Audiences Are Diverging, Wired.com / Epicenter (January 24, 2012), http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2012/01/beloved-beliked-tv/ (last visited January 25, 2012).

I thank Carmody for reporting on the divergence of streaming and tv airing ratings.  I’m a fan of Community (NBC) and watch it over a hot show The Big Bang Theory (CBS).  I think many who watch the BBT may later stream Community.  I’d be willing to pay to stream Community from Hulu Plus should NBC decide to pull it (I hope they don’t…). I like the way Carmody explains the availability of a variety of shows  based on audience and quotes Andy Forssell (Hulu Content VP).

Davis Wright Tremaine: FCC adopts closed captioning rules for online video programming

1. Browne, M. T. et al., FCC Adopts Closed Captioning Rules for Online Video Programming, Davis Wright Tremaine (January 17, 2012), http://www.dwt.com/LearningCenter/Advisories?find=456109 (last visited January 25, 2012).

These regulations are required by the CVAA & effect the producers of online video programs.

Rolling Stone: The Julian Assange interview

1. Hastings, M., Julian Assange: The Rolling Stone Interview, Rolling Stones (January 18, 2012), http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/news/julian-assange-the-rolling-stone-interview-20120118 (last visited January 25, 2012).

The subtitle reads, “Under house arrest in England, the WikiLeaks founder opens up about his battle with the ‘Times,’ his stint in solitary and the future of journalism.”

CHE: Fair-Use guide hopes to solve librarians’ VHS-cassette problem

1. DeSantis, N., Fair-Use Guide Hopes to Solve Librarians’ VHS-Cassette Problem, The Chronicle of Higher Education (January 25, 2012), http://chronicle.com/blogs/wiredcampus/fair-use-guide-hopes-to-solve-librarians-vhs-cassette-problem (last visited January 25, 2012).

This is less about a specific scenario than a notice that Jaszi and Aufderheide will be presenting on the Association of Research Libraries Code of Best Practices that will address fair-use issues in libraries.  I’ll be attending the webinar!

The Atlantic: The High cost of low bandwidth

1. Davidow, Bill, The High Cost of Low Bandwidth, The Atlantic (January 23, 2011), http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2012/01/the-high-cost-of-low-bandwidth/251515/ (last visited January 24, 2012).

Can you say, “information proxies”?  Davidbow tries to imagine universities, libraries, etc. of the future.

OnlineMediaDaily: Why social audience measurement hasn’t yet delivered

1. Hussey, M., Why Social Audience Measurement Hasn’t Yet Delivered, Online Media Daily (January 24, 2012), http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/166325/why-social-audience-measurement-hasnt-yet-deliver.html?edition=42560 (last visited January 24, 2012).

Interesting rumination on new methods of audience measurement.

RCFP: Former CIA officer charged with leaking info to journalists

1. Papagianis, A., Former CIA Officer Charged with Leaking Info to Journalists, Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press (January 23, 2012), http://www.rcfp.org/node/123995 (last visited January 24, 2012).

Reports on CIA Intelligence officer John Kiriakou.

Variety: 84th Annual Academy award nominations

1. Variety Staff, 84th Annual Academy Award Nominations (January 24, 2010), http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118049085 (last visited January 24, 2012).

I’m glad Hugo is doing well.  I saw it as well as Midnight in Paris, & Harry Potter this past year.  Looks like a good group but I’m still baffled by the Bridesmaids buzz….   As a “hugo” Community fan, here is tv afficianado Abed’s take:

1. Nadir, A., “Community” Student Abed Analyzes the Emmys, Variety / Emmy Central (June 07, 2012), http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118037818/ (last visited January 24, 2012).

Pew: Tablet and e-book reader ownership nearly double over the holiday gift-giving period

1. Rainie, L., Tablet and E-book Reader Ownership Nearly Double Over the Holiday Gift-Giving Period | Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project, PewInternet (January 23, 2012), http://pewinternet.org/Reports/2012/E-readers-and-tablets.aspx (last visited January 24, 2012).
2. Clark, L., Tablet and E-book Reader Ownership Nearly Doubles in One Month | District Dispatch, District Dispatch (January 23, 2012), http://www.districtdispatch.org/2012/01/tablet-and-e-book-reader-ownership-nearly-doubles-in-one-month/ (last visited January 24, 2012).
3. Owen, L. H., New Stats: Kids Find E-Books “Fun And Cool,” But Teens Are Still Reluctant, paidContent (January 23, 2012), http://paidcontent.org/article/419-new-stats-kids-find-e-books-fun-and-cool-but-teens-are-still-reluctant (last visited January 24, 2012).  This is data from PubTrack Consumer (Bowker) & seems related to the Pew report.
4. Krazit, T., Pew Internet: U.S. Tablet, E-Reader Ownership Doubled Over Holiday Season, paidContent (January 23, 2012), http://paidcontent.org/article/419-pew-internet-u.s.-tablet-e-reader-ownership-doubled-over-holiday-season (last visited January 24, 2012).

paidContent: New video, Cinedigm form digital film distribution alliance

1. Frankel, D., New Video, Cinedigm Form Digital Film Distribution Alliance, paidContent (January 22, 2012), http://paidcontent.org/article/419-new-video-cinedigm-form-digital-film-distribution-alliance (last visited January 23, 2012).

I was not aware of New Video Group or Cinedigm.   According to Frankel, “Cinedigm will handle theatrical marketing and release into digitally equipped movie houses, while New Video will back digital distribution…”

NYT: For online privacy, click here

1. Tanzina Vega, The Push for Online Privacy – Advertising, The New York Times (2012), http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/20/business/media/the-push-for-online-privacy-advertising.html?_r=1

Do you know what the “turquoise triangle in the upper right-hand corner of banner ads” indicates?

Vocus: State of the Media 2012

Vocus is publicizing its State of the Media 2012 report. There is a video interview on their site. Don’t confuse this with Pew’s The State of the News Media (the 2011 covering 2010 is still current).

Addendum 1/26/2012 (related article):

1. Sebastian, M., 7 Things PR Pros Should Know About the Shifting Media Landscape, PR Daily (January 26, 2012), http://www.prdaily.com/Main/Articles/10660.aspx (last visited January 26, 2012).