U.S. Representatives Introduce Bill Expanding Access to Federally Funded Research

New bills calling for public access to research funded by all federal agencies are being introduced in the House and Senate.

http://doyle.house.gov/sites/doyle.house.gov/files/documents/2013%2002%2014%20DOYLE%20FASTR%20FINAL.pdf

Georgia State University ereserves case

There are further developments in the Georgia State University ereserves case on appeal to the 11th Circuit.   A couple of newstories on the most recent development can be found at:

Obama Administration Considers Joining Publishers In Fight To Stamp Out Fair Use At Universities - http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130131/00310621834/obama-administration-considers-joining-publishers-fight-to-stamp-out-fair-use-universities.shtml

Unwelcome Intervention? - http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2013/02/01/library-supporters-worry-us-may-back-publishers-copyright-case#.UQwhIlJhcU4.email