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eBulletin February 2022

by Denise Nicholson • February 3, 2022

This month I explore: Intellectual Property, Open Access, A2K and Scholarly Communication, Conference Alerts – Call For Papers, and Webinar.

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eBulletin February 2022

eBulletin December 2021

by Denise Nicholson • December 6, 2021

This month I explore: UNISA Chancellor’s Calabash Awards 2021, Intellectual Property, Open Access, and Scholarly Communication & A2K, Aflia Copyright Webinars in 2022.

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eBulletin December 2021

eBulletin October 2021

by Denise Nicholson • October 15, 2021

This month I explore: Lifetime Achievement Award 2021, Intellectual Property, Upcoming Webinars on WIPO, Copyright & Related Issues (2021/22), and Open Access, Scholarly Communication & Predatory Publishing.

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eBulletin October 2021

Controlled Digital Lending (CDL) for Libraries

by admin • September 28, 2021
A Legal Analysis of Making Copyrighted Works Available Online During the Coronavirus Crisis A White Paper on Controlled Digital Lending of Library Books Authors’ Alliance Supports Controlled Digital Lending-A2p2 Issue Brief: Controlled Digital Lending Controlled Digital Lending (Handwiki) Controlled Digital Lending (Wikipedia) Controlled Digital Lending: an Interview by Jonathan Band Controlled Digital Lending: Legal Lending [...]
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Controlled Digital Lending (CDL) for Libraries

Public Lending Right (PLR)

by Denise Nicholson • September 22, 2021
African Library and Information Associations and Institutions (AfLIA) Position on Public Lending Right (2021) EIFL Public Lending Right (2006) EIFL Public Lending Right – WIPO SCCR 40 (2020) EIFL Public Lending Right - What is Public Lending Right? Explanation of Rent Seeking with example: public lending rights in South Africa (A. Rens) (2009) IFLA Background [...]
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Public Lending Right (PLR)

eBulletin September 2021

by Denise Nicholson • September 8, 2021

This month I explore: Intellectual Property, Scholarly Communication and Open Access, Predatory Publishing Practices, and TRIPS Waiver and COVID-19.

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eBulletin September 2021

eBulletin June 2021

by Denise Nicholson • June 14, 2021

This month I explore: Intellectual Property, and Open Access, Scholarly Communication & Predatory Publishing.

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eBulletin June 2021

COPYRIGHT AMENDMENT BILL – THE SAGA CONTINUES

by Denise Nicholson • June 8, 2021

May 2021 Copyright Webinar An excellent webinar was organised by the Mandela Institute at Wits University on 20 May 2021, with the following speakers:  Mr Duma Nkosi (Chairperson: Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry), Prof. Malebakeng Forere (Wits), Prof. Sean Flynn (American University), Prof. Owen Dean (Stellenbosch University), Dr. Joel Baloyi (Unisa), Mr. Lazarus Serobe […]

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COPYRIGHT AMENDMENT BILL – THE SAGA CONTINUES

Open Science

by Denise Nicholson • May 21, 2021

What is Open Science? Open Science Programmes/Initiatives Articles/reports on OS Declarations/Statements

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Open Science

eBulletin May 2021

by Denise Nicholson • May 12, 2021

This month I explore: Academic Misconduct and Publishing Deception, Intellectual Property, Open Access & Publishing Issues, and Conference alert for 2022.

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eBulletin May 2021