LoomWare: Michael Geist - Why Universities Should Not Sign the Access Copyright

May 25, 2012

Michael Geist - Why Universities Should Not Sign the Access Copyright

A new post from Michael Geist is added to the positive message from the growing list of universities not signing the AC/AUCC "unModel" License. What more do Canadian universities need to make the only decision that is in the best interests of our institutions and learners?

May 25, 2012 10:27:05 AM | Information Rights & Freedoms, Intellectual Property & Copyright

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