Librarian Opposes Google’s Library Fees
February 21st, 2009
An update on the Google Library Project, and their decision to charge the user access to copyright materials. There is also a link to an article in the New York Times book review by Robert Darnton. If you have about 5 minutes I recommend you listen to this piece. The story continues…
All Things Considered, February 21, 2009 · Google wants to give you access to its huge database of scanned, out-of-print books, but the company is going to charge for it. Robert Darnton, head librarian at Harvard University, says the deal violates a basic American principle — that knowledge should be free and accessible to all.