The document discusses information policy and data rights in Ethiopia. It outlines Ethiopia's national information policy, which was formulated in 1990 to address issues of inaccessibility and poor handling of information. It also discusses Ethiopia's Copyright Act, policy paper, initiatives including the Ethiopian Telecommunications Agency and Cyber Ethiopia, and current lack of legislation around data rights, cyber security, and information security.
This document discusses national and international information policy. It covers several key areas:
1) The importance of developing a national information policy to harness information and technology for economic growth and quality of life. Several Asian and Pacific countries have already done this.
2) The main requirements of a national information policy including coordination, avoiding duplication, and ensuring market forces don't limit access.
3) The key areas an information policy should address including connectivity, content, and competencies. It discusses strategies for each area.
Tunisia - Access to Online Information and KnowledgeKhaled Koubaa
Global Information Society Watch
Report Year: Tunisia 2009 - Access to Online Information and Knowledge
Authors: Mondher Laabidi
Organization: Arab World Internet Institute
Website: http://www.aw2i.org/
management of nigerian copyright law, information for all, open accessomichiSS
This document discusses open access to information and how India has promoted it despite copyright laws. It notes that while copyright poses an obstacle to open access, India has had success through digital libraries, repositories of government-funded research, and policies mandating institutions provide open access. Key steps India took included adopting recommendations to provide open access to educational resources and transforming libraries digitally. Today, over 60% of major Indian institutions participate in open access and India ranks highly globally for number of open access repositories. The document recommends similar steps for Nigeria, such as advocating for digital archives and repositories in universities and securing support from educational organizations.
The document summarizes several key laws pertaining to disability rights and access to technology in the United States, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, Assistive Technology Act of 1998, Fair Housing Act Amendments of 1988, Telecommunications Act of 1996, and Workforce Investment Act of 1998. It provides brief descriptions of the purpose and requirements of each law. Additional resources on disability rights laws and organizations are listed at the end.
This document provides information about assistive technology (AT) for families with children who have disabilities. It defines AT and outlines how it can help in areas like daily living, studying, communication, and transitioning. The document discusses AT evaluations, funding options, considerations for schools, and resolving disagreements. It also provides additional resources for learning about AT options.
Information literacy and the future of workInformAll
Presentation given as invited talk at the European Conference on Information Literacy (ECIL), October 2017. The presentation explores the possible relevance of information literacy to the changing nature of work, and how it might contribute to equipping workforces to deal with the opportunities and threats associated with rapidly-changing economic environments - including flexibility, innovation, the gig economy, casualisation, insecurity and employment rights.
Algeria : Access to Online Information and Knowledge Khaled Koubaa
Global Information Society Watch
Report Year 2009 : Algeria - Access to Online Information and Knowledge
Authors: Mondher Laabidi
Organization: Arab World Internet Institute
Website: http://www.aw2i.org/
This document discusses national and international information policy. It covers several key areas:
1) The importance of developing a national information policy to harness information and technology for economic growth and quality of life. Several Asian and Pacific countries have already done this.
2) The main requirements of a national information policy including coordination, avoiding duplication, and ensuring market forces don't limit access.
3) The key areas an information policy should address including connectivity, content, and competencies. It discusses strategies for each area.
Tunisia - Access to Online Information and KnowledgeKhaled Koubaa
Global Information Society Watch
Report Year: Tunisia 2009 - Access to Online Information and Knowledge
Authors: Mondher Laabidi
Organization: Arab World Internet Institute
Website: http://www.aw2i.org/
management of nigerian copyright law, information for all, open accessomichiSS
This document discusses open access to information and how India has promoted it despite copyright laws. It notes that while copyright poses an obstacle to open access, India has had success through digital libraries, repositories of government-funded research, and policies mandating institutions provide open access. Key steps India took included adopting recommendations to provide open access to educational resources and transforming libraries digitally. Today, over 60% of major Indian institutions participate in open access and India ranks highly globally for number of open access repositories. The document recommends similar steps for Nigeria, such as advocating for digital archives and repositories in universities and securing support from educational organizations.
The document summarizes several key laws pertaining to disability rights and access to technology in the United States, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, Assistive Technology Act of 1998, Fair Housing Act Amendments of 1988, Telecommunications Act of 1996, and Workforce Investment Act of 1998. It provides brief descriptions of the purpose and requirements of each law. Additional resources on disability rights laws and organizations are listed at the end.
This document provides information about assistive technology (AT) for families with children who have disabilities. It defines AT and outlines how it can help in areas like daily living, studying, communication, and transitioning. The document discusses AT evaluations, funding options, considerations for schools, and resolving disagreements. It also provides additional resources for learning about AT options.
Information literacy and the future of workInformAll
Presentation given as invited talk at the European Conference on Information Literacy (ECIL), October 2017. The presentation explores the possible relevance of information literacy to the changing nature of work, and how it might contribute to equipping workforces to deal with the opportunities and threats associated with rapidly-changing economic environments - including flexibility, innovation, the gig economy, casualisation, insecurity and employment rights.
Algeria : Access to Online Information and Knowledge Khaled Koubaa
Global Information Society Watch
Report Year 2009 : Algeria - Access to Online Information and Knowledge
Authors: Mondher Laabidi
Organization: Arab World Internet Institute
Website: http://www.aw2i.org/
Legal info management in the Era of Advanced TechnologyRick. Bahague
The document discusses legal issues related to information management in libraries in the era of advanced technology. It covers topics such as the role of libraries and librarians, technology in information management, and relevant Philippine laws around intellectual property, e-commerce, and optical media. The presentation argues that while laws aim to protect copyright, libraries should focus on facilitating access to information for their constituents through the use of technology and information management skills.
This document discusses information literacy and its importance in the workplace and information society. It provides definitions for key terms like information overload, knowledge economy, and information literacy. It discusses information literacy standards and contexts. It then discusses how employees at the company PlantMiner seek and evaluate information from sources like Google, LinkedIn, suppliers, and newsletters to help their roles in sales, business development, marketing, finance, and development.
The document discusses the concept of information literacy in various contexts. It defines information literacy and related terms. It discusses the needs and purpose of information literacy programs in the changing education system and with the growth of digital information. Finally, it examines the role of information literacy in society, work, education, health and well-being.
Broadband Adoption and People with DisabilitiesAnn Treacy
A presentation to the 2012 Minnesota Broadband Task Force from Jay Wyant at the Commission of Deaf, Deafblind and Hard of Hearing Minnesotans, Office of Enterprise Technologies (OET)
Copy Responsible: copyright relevance for South African teachers and librariansKerryn Mckay
A presentation, licensed under Creative Commons BY-SA 2.5 South Africa which provides a context for the IDRC-funded ACA2K project, its findings and relevance for South African librarians and teachers. The presentation is compiled by Caroline Ncube, senior lecturer within the University of Cape Town's IP Law & Policy Research Unit
The document summarizes key concepts related to literacy, media literacy, information literacy, and knowledge societies. It discusses definitions of literacy from being able to read and write to a more expanded concept. Media literacy is defined as the ability to access, analyze and respond to various media. Information literacy involves being able to locate, evaluate and use information effectively. A knowledge society focuses on using information to build and apply knowledge for development. Various sources and formats of information are also outlined.
This document provides an overview of copyright law and its application to libraries from a presentation given to interlibrary loan librarians. It discusses the complexity of copyright law and guidelines, highlighting sections like 108 that provide exceptions for library activities. It also summarizes CONTU guidelines for interlibrary lending and addresses how digital technologies have impacted practices like document delivery and preservation. Overall, the document aims to help librarians navigate copyright considerations in their work.
FOUNDATION OF INFORMATION MANAGEMNET : INFORMATION SOCIETY Ikhwan Hamid
This document discusses ICT education and infrastructure in Malaysia. It covers topics like the role of ICT in schools, lifelong learning programs, government initiatives to expand broadband access nationwide, including in rural areas. It also discusses Malaysia's information culture, relevant legislation around data protection and cybercrime, and the role of libraries and information policies in developing the country's information society. The development of Malaysia's information society is centered around the agenda of the Multimedia Super Corridor, which prioritizes the multimedia industry and promotes a free flow of information.
This document discusses using information and communication technologies (ICT) in education in Sudan. It begins with an outline of the session topics, including definitions of technology and important ICT terms. It then discusses why ICT is not widely used in Sudan, providing facts about limited Internet access. The document reviews reasons for using ICT in education, including international standards and examples of successful projects like Hole in the Wall and One Laptop Per Child. It concludes with challenges to teaching English in Sudan like large class sizes and limited instruction time.
The document discusses concepts in information and communication technologies for development (ICT4D). It covers various stakeholders in ICT4D, examples of ICT4D solutions being used, and how people in developing areas use technologies like cell phones and the internet to strengthen human and social capital. Constraints to ICT4D include issues of access, cost, and ensuring relevant content.
An international coalition is working to enhance global broadband infrastructure to improve digital accessibility. The goal is to create National and Global Public Inclusive Infrastructures through open-source technologies that simplify access. In Europe, eAccessibility is a policy priority to reduce digital divides and ensure accessibility of public websites by 2010. Future initiatives like the Digital Agenda 2010-2020 aim to further these goals through standards, skills training, innovation and inclusion. Many projects are developing roadmaps to guide research and development toward inclusive digital technologies and societies.
Copyright fair use and libraries madhu nlsiu and gaganMadhu Ks
Fair use exceptions in copyright law facilitate the use of copyrighted works for the purpose of research and education. These exceptions protect the academic community from the offence of copyright infringement. Fair use exceptions are limitations on copyright law and have helped librarians in carrying out their work of dissemination of knowledge. This paper discusses the various theories that support copyright protection and the need for fair use. By analysing the fair use exceptions under Indian Copyright Act, 1957 that are relevant to libraries, this paper takes a view that the law needs to provide better protection for libraries in matters of fair use.
The document provides an analysis of the current state of Philippine ICT based on a presentation given on September 4, 2013. It discusses the country's declining ranking in the Network Readiness Index and provides an overview of ICT history and policies under different administrations. Key points include recommendations to improve ICT through strong leadership, public-private partnerships, improved infrastructure and skills development. Comparisons are made between the Philippines and ICT progress in Malaysia and Singapore.
This document discusses the long-term effects of living in a technological world and e-government. Regarding technological effects, it notes both positive impacts like improved accessibility for disabled people and medical advances, as well as negative impacts like isolation, addiction, and health issues. The document then defines e-government as using technology to provide public services to citizens. It outlines the main aims of e-government as improving service quality and accessibility, increasing accountability and participation, and transforming services to meet citizen needs. The key dimensions of e-government are also identified as e-democracy, e-services, e-commerce, and e-management.
The document discusses the emergence of the information society. It describes how societies have transitioned from primitive tribal societies to agrarian societies to industrial societies. Now, societies are entering the information age where information is a key economic and cultural driver. The concepts of the information society emerged in the 1970s and emphasize the central role of information, knowledge, and communication technologies. Key features of the information society include the networking of structures, rapid data growth, and increasing dependence on information. The implications are that information and knowledge become the principal economic resources, technological centers focus on information, and information-based professions become more important.
Information and communication technology:a class presentationSelim Reza Bappy
its a powerpoint presentation of the student of hon's 2nd year (2012-13)of the department of Information Science and Library Management of the University of dhaka. It will be helpfull for the junior.
This document outlines the impact of information and communication technologies (ICT) on various fields. It begins with definitions of ICT from different organizations and discusses how ICT has positively impacted education through supporting teaching and learning. It also describes how ICT has improved communication systems, scientific exploration through new inventions, and military forces by providing real-time information. The document further explains that ICT strengthens economic structures and provides recreational activities. It closes by noting ICT's role in knowledge management, transportation, information institutions like libraries, and empowering user communities.
As in a pendulum movement, the reflections about the impact of ICTs in the Economy have swung from enthusiasm to realism and back to optimism, being each of these states really subjective and implying a wide range of shades within.
This document provides an overview of WIPO's work regarding intellectual property and traditional knowledge, genetic resources, and folklore. It discusses the Intergovernmental Committee on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Folklore (IGC), which was established in 2001 to address these issues. The IGC has produced various studies and guidelines. It has also enhanced participation of indigenous communities. WIPO provides legal and technical assistance to member states, including legislative development, education, and capacity building activities to help protect traditional knowledge.
Library and information policy at national and international 1saurabh kaushik
This document discusses national and international library and information policies. At the national level, it outlines India's efforts to establish coordinated library systems and policies dating back to 1944. Key policies and events discussed include the National Policy on Library and Information Systems in 1986, the Freedom of Information Act 2002, and the Information Technology Action Plan of 1988. Internationally, organizations like UNESCO, IFLA, and FID have provided guidance to countries on developing library services and standards.
Legal info management in the Era of Advanced TechnologyRick. Bahague
The document discusses legal issues related to information management in libraries in the era of advanced technology. It covers topics such as the role of libraries and librarians, technology in information management, and relevant Philippine laws around intellectual property, e-commerce, and optical media. The presentation argues that while laws aim to protect copyright, libraries should focus on facilitating access to information for their constituents through the use of technology and information management skills.
This document discusses information literacy and its importance in the workplace and information society. It provides definitions for key terms like information overload, knowledge economy, and information literacy. It discusses information literacy standards and contexts. It then discusses how employees at the company PlantMiner seek and evaluate information from sources like Google, LinkedIn, suppliers, and newsletters to help their roles in sales, business development, marketing, finance, and development.
The document discusses the concept of information literacy in various contexts. It defines information literacy and related terms. It discusses the needs and purpose of information literacy programs in the changing education system and with the growth of digital information. Finally, it examines the role of information literacy in society, work, education, health and well-being.
Broadband Adoption and People with DisabilitiesAnn Treacy
A presentation to the 2012 Minnesota Broadband Task Force from Jay Wyant at the Commission of Deaf, Deafblind and Hard of Hearing Minnesotans, Office of Enterprise Technologies (OET)
Copy Responsible: copyright relevance for South African teachers and librariansKerryn Mckay
A presentation, licensed under Creative Commons BY-SA 2.5 South Africa which provides a context for the IDRC-funded ACA2K project, its findings and relevance for South African librarians and teachers. The presentation is compiled by Caroline Ncube, senior lecturer within the University of Cape Town's IP Law & Policy Research Unit
The document summarizes key concepts related to literacy, media literacy, information literacy, and knowledge societies. It discusses definitions of literacy from being able to read and write to a more expanded concept. Media literacy is defined as the ability to access, analyze and respond to various media. Information literacy involves being able to locate, evaluate and use information effectively. A knowledge society focuses on using information to build and apply knowledge for development. Various sources and formats of information are also outlined.
This document provides an overview of copyright law and its application to libraries from a presentation given to interlibrary loan librarians. It discusses the complexity of copyright law and guidelines, highlighting sections like 108 that provide exceptions for library activities. It also summarizes CONTU guidelines for interlibrary lending and addresses how digital technologies have impacted practices like document delivery and preservation. Overall, the document aims to help librarians navigate copyright considerations in their work.
FOUNDATION OF INFORMATION MANAGEMNET : INFORMATION SOCIETY Ikhwan Hamid
This document discusses ICT education and infrastructure in Malaysia. It covers topics like the role of ICT in schools, lifelong learning programs, government initiatives to expand broadband access nationwide, including in rural areas. It also discusses Malaysia's information culture, relevant legislation around data protection and cybercrime, and the role of libraries and information policies in developing the country's information society. The development of Malaysia's information society is centered around the agenda of the Multimedia Super Corridor, which prioritizes the multimedia industry and promotes a free flow of information.
This document discusses using information and communication technologies (ICT) in education in Sudan. It begins with an outline of the session topics, including definitions of technology and important ICT terms. It then discusses why ICT is not widely used in Sudan, providing facts about limited Internet access. The document reviews reasons for using ICT in education, including international standards and examples of successful projects like Hole in the Wall and One Laptop Per Child. It concludes with challenges to teaching English in Sudan like large class sizes and limited instruction time.
The document discusses concepts in information and communication technologies for development (ICT4D). It covers various stakeholders in ICT4D, examples of ICT4D solutions being used, and how people in developing areas use technologies like cell phones and the internet to strengthen human and social capital. Constraints to ICT4D include issues of access, cost, and ensuring relevant content.
An international coalition is working to enhance global broadband infrastructure to improve digital accessibility. The goal is to create National and Global Public Inclusive Infrastructures through open-source technologies that simplify access. In Europe, eAccessibility is a policy priority to reduce digital divides and ensure accessibility of public websites by 2010. Future initiatives like the Digital Agenda 2010-2020 aim to further these goals through standards, skills training, innovation and inclusion. Many projects are developing roadmaps to guide research and development toward inclusive digital technologies and societies.
Copyright fair use and libraries madhu nlsiu and gaganMadhu Ks
Fair use exceptions in copyright law facilitate the use of copyrighted works for the purpose of research and education. These exceptions protect the academic community from the offence of copyright infringement. Fair use exceptions are limitations on copyright law and have helped librarians in carrying out their work of dissemination of knowledge. This paper discusses the various theories that support copyright protection and the need for fair use. By analysing the fair use exceptions under Indian Copyright Act, 1957 that are relevant to libraries, this paper takes a view that the law needs to provide better protection for libraries in matters of fair use.
The document provides an analysis of the current state of Philippine ICT based on a presentation given on September 4, 2013. It discusses the country's declining ranking in the Network Readiness Index and provides an overview of ICT history and policies under different administrations. Key points include recommendations to improve ICT through strong leadership, public-private partnerships, improved infrastructure and skills development. Comparisons are made between the Philippines and ICT progress in Malaysia and Singapore.
This document discusses the long-term effects of living in a technological world and e-government. Regarding technological effects, it notes both positive impacts like improved accessibility for disabled people and medical advances, as well as negative impacts like isolation, addiction, and health issues. The document then defines e-government as using technology to provide public services to citizens. It outlines the main aims of e-government as improving service quality and accessibility, increasing accountability and participation, and transforming services to meet citizen needs. The key dimensions of e-government are also identified as e-democracy, e-services, e-commerce, and e-management.
The document discusses the emergence of the information society. It describes how societies have transitioned from primitive tribal societies to agrarian societies to industrial societies. Now, societies are entering the information age where information is a key economic and cultural driver. The concepts of the information society emerged in the 1970s and emphasize the central role of information, knowledge, and communication technologies. Key features of the information society include the networking of structures, rapid data growth, and increasing dependence on information. The implications are that information and knowledge become the principal economic resources, technological centers focus on information, and information-based professions become more important.
Information and communication technology:a class presentationSelim Reza Bappy
its a powerpoint presentation of the student of hon's 2nd year (2012-13)of the department of Information Science and Library Management of the University of dhaka. It will be helpfull for the junior.
This document outlines the impact of information and communication technologies (ICT) on various fields. It begins with definitions of ICT from different organizations and discusses how ICT has positively impacted education through supporting teaching and learning. It also describes how ICT has improved communication systems, scientific exploration through new inventions, and military forces by providing real-time information. The document further explains that ICT strengthens economic structures and provides recreational activities. It closes by noting ICT's role in knowledge management, transportation, information institutions like libraries, and empowering user communities.
As in a pendulum movement, the reflections about the impact of ICTs in the Economy have swung from enthusiasm to realism and back to optimism, being each of these states really subjective and implying a wide range of shades within.
This document provides an overview of WIPO's work regarding intellectual property and traditional knowledge, genetic resources, and folklore. It discusses the Intergovernmental Committee on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Folklore (IGC), which was established in 2001 to address these issues. The IGC has produced various studies and guidelines. It has also enhanced participation of indigenous communities. WIPO provides legal and technical assistance to member states, including legislative development, education, and capacity building activities to help protect traditional knowledge.
Library and information policy at national and international 1saurabh kaushik
This document discusses national and international library and information policies. At the national level, it outlines India's efforts to establish coordinated library systems and policies dating back to 1944. Key policies and events discussed include the National Policy on Library and Information Systems in 1986, the Freedom of Information Act 2002, and the Information Technology Action Plan of 1988. Internationally, organizations like UNESCO, IFLA, and FID have provided guidance to countries on developing library services and standards.
Challenges associated with the use of ict facilites in public library of nigeriaAlexander Decker
This document discusses the challenges associated with using information and communication technology (ICT) facilities in public libraries in Nigeria. It outlines several problems that limit ICT access and use, such as restricted user access, poor maintenance, lack of trained personnel, and erratic power supply. The document also examines how ICT policies aim to regulate technology development and use in libraries. Finally, the ways ICT has impacted library services, such as online catalogs and reference services, is discussed. Recommendations include increasing government funding for libraries, providing staff training on ICT, and introducing ICT facilities in libraries that currently lack them.
Challenges associated with the use of ict facilites in public library of nigeriaAlexander Decker
This document discusses the challenges associated with using information and communication technology (ICT) facilities in public libraries in Nigeria. It identifies several problems that limit ICT access and use, such as restricted user access, poor maintenance, lack of trained personnel, and erratic power supply. The document also examines how ICT policies aim to regulate technology development and use in libraries. Finally, it explores how ICT has impacted library services by enabling online catalogs, resource sharing, and more efficient operations. Recommendations include increasing funding, providing staff training, introducing ICT in more libraries, and adopting national ICT policies for public libraries.
Presentation held by Jussi Nuorteva (Finnish National Archives) at "Freedom for Information - the Power of Open Data in the Cultural Field" on 02 May 2016 at the Upper Austrian State Archives (AT).
1) The document discusses open access to information for researchers in Northern Cyprus and evaluates e-libraries and databases available. It notes that while open access helps reduce costs, economic challenges like high inflation in Northern Cyprus increase costs of accessing information.
2) Recommendations include that all institutions in Northern Cyprus should collect information and backup data in open archives to integrate with European research infrastructure and comply with open access rules.
3) Adopting open access policies can help Northern Cyprus researchers despite the territory's economic and political situation.
Presentation susan isiko_strba_copyright and related rights_ip capital for ec...Susan Isiko
This document discusses balancing intellectual property rights with public policy issues. It addresses promoting the copyright industry in developing countries, balancing effective protection with broader public interests, and policy considerations. Key areas discussed for balancing include education, research, libraries and archives, and information and communications technology. The document emphasizes using flexibilities in international treaties to enable access for education and research. It also stresses the importance of capacity building to allow developing countries to benefit from intellectual property protections while still promoting access.
This document discusses policy making in information literacy. It notes that there is little agreement on what information actually is, and the role of governments in information issues is often poorly defined and intermittent. It also discusses the factors impacting the information environment, such as mass Internet access and the need for lifelong learning. The document outlines some connected stages in information literacy policy development, such as a nation recognizing the need to be competitive in the knowledge economy. Finally, it discusses some analyses of information literacy policies worldwide and criteria for effective policy documents.
Ssc brazil wipo meeting ss cooperation pptNirmalya Syam
This document discusses South-South cooperation on intellectual property (IP) and development. It proposes that developing countries can learn from each other's experiences in implementing balanced IP regimes that promote development priorities. Examples of cooperation include emulating strict patentability standards, issuing compulsory licenses, and coordinating policy positions. The South Centre thinks tank can help by facilitating knowledge sharing between developing country institutions on IP issues. Future areas for cooperation include health, technology transfer, and open innovation models. Developing proper frameworks for development-oriented technical assistance is key to strengthening South-South cooperation.
When implementing modern technology in organizations, leaders must consider legal and ethical issues surrounding intellectual property, copyright, fair use, and privacy. This includes preventing infringement of intellectual property and copyright, understanding fair use provisions, respecting privacy laws like FERPA, and providing training on related policies and compliance. Proper monitoring and evaluation procedures should also be established to ensure adherence to relevant laws and practices regarding these issues.
Copyright and related rights balance between ip and public policy swazilandSusan Isiko
This document discusses balancing intellectual property protection with public interest for development. It outlines that development can take economic, capabilities, and cultural forms, and the appropriate balance depends on a country's level and type of development. Flexibilities in IP laws, like limitations and exceptions, allow access to education, research, libraries, and digital technologies which is important for building human capacity and innovation that drives development. The document argues countries should use policy space flexibilities to access knowledge for capacity building and should later strengthen protection of areas where they have gained innovative abilities.
Eldis is an online gateway hosted by the Institute of Development Studies that shares development knowledge and information through a range of services using the internet as its main delivery channel. Key Eldis services include over 18,000 online full-text documents and document abstracts, subject guides, country profiles, and email newsletters highlighting new content. Eldis also distributes CD-ROMs for users with poor internet connectivity and offers an online community platform to facilitate interaction and networking among development professionals.
The document discusses policies and copyrights related to e-learning. It begins by defining policies and outlining a study on e-learning policies in 9 countries from 2000 to 2005. The study found that countries progressed through 3 stages of e-learning policy: making e-learning possible, integrating it into education systems, and transforming views of learning. It then discusses policy initiatives around infrastructure, quality, systematic approaches, and efficiencies. The document also covers issues with e-learning policies and copyrights as they relate to e-learning content and usage.
Traditional knowledge in the philippinesErnesto Empig
The document discusses traditional knowledge protection strategies in the Philippines. It notes that indigenous cultural communities make up about 10% of the population, with traditional knowledge including healthcare, agriculture, forestry, and arts. The 1987 Constitution recognizes the rights of indigenous communities to preserve their cultures. Several laws provide references to traditional knowledge protection, including laws governing biological resources, indigenous peoples' rights, traditional medicine, plant varieties, and wildlife. The document also discusses databases of traditional knowledge and international cooperation to facilitate examination of patents involving traditional knowledge.
This document summarizes Christine Mackenzie's presentation on discovering library websites and IFLA.
The presentation discusses trends in users' expectations of library websites including demands for more social and mobile features. It highlights opportunities for libraries to engage users through personalized services and user-generated content on sites like BiblioCommons.
The presentation also provides an overview of IFLA, describing it as the leading international body representing libraries. It outlines IFLA's core values of access to information, its strategic plan, and benefits of involvement for libraries. Mackenzie shares her experience participating in IFLA committees to advocate for libraries on the global stage.
This newsletter issue provides updates on events in archives and records management from May to July 2011 in the ESARBICA region. It reports on the XXI ESARBICA Biennial General Conference held in Maputo, Mozambique in June 2011 which addressed the theme of "Access to Information: Archives in Support of Public Sector Reform". It also reports on the rebirth of the Records and Information Association in Botswana and the 6th Information Society Technologies in Africa Conference in Botswana. An article urges information professionals to familiarize themselves with legislation governing information management in their organizations.
The document discusses continuing professional development opportunities for medical librarians in Finland through the organization Bibliothecarii Medicinae Fenniae (BMF). BMF provides seminars on various topics to help members develop their skills. Example topics include artificial intelligence, communication, and work-life balance. BMF also organizes study trips for members to benchmark practices at other institutions. Participation in BMF helps strengthen members' skills and network while promoting innovation in the field.
Athina Basha - information literacy and albanian libraries (OSCAL2014)Open Labs Albania
The document discusses information literacy in Albania and the role of libraries. It covers findings from surveys conducted in Albanian public libraries from 1995-2012 on topics like understanding of media and information literacy, library infrastructure, and technology preferences. It also discusses the establishment of an Information and Training Center in Fier Public Library in 2003 that aimed to provide access to information and training on new technologies. The document emphasizes that improving information literacy in Albania requires better understanding of the concept, integrating it into curricula, developing library infrastructure, and training librarians.
Indigenous knowledge in climate change adaptation: recognition of the rights ...IIED
This presentation was made by Dr Cath Traynor and Reino Le Fleur of Natural Justice at the 21st Conference of the Parties (COP21) in Paris on 7 December, 2015.
It was made in a side event on 'Supporting poor, vulnerable and indigenous communities'.
Authoring a personal GPT for your research and practice: How we created the Q...Leonel Morgado
Thematic analysis in qualitative research is a time-consuming and systematic task, typically done using teams. Team members must ground their activities on common understandings of the major concepts underlying the thematic analysis, and define criteria for its development. However, conceptual misunderstandings, equivocations, and lack of adherence to criteria are challenges to the quality and speed of this process. Given the distributed and uncertain nature of this process, we wondered if the tasks in thematic analysis could be supported by readily available artificial intelligence chatbots. Our early efforts point to potential benefits: not just saving time in the coding process but better adherence to criteria and grounding, by increasing triangulation between humans and artificial intelligence. This tutorial will provide a description and demonstration of the process we followed, as two academic researchers, to develop a custom ChatGPT to assist with qualitative coding in the thematic data analysis process of immersive learning accounts in a survey of the academic literature: QUAL-E Immersive Learning Thematic Analysis Helper. In the hands-on time, participants will try out QUAL-E and develop their ideas for their own qualitative coding ChatGPT. Participants that have the paid ChatGPT Plus subscription can create a draft of their assistants. The organizers will provide course materials and slide deck that participants will be able to utilize to continue development of their custom GPT. The paid subscription to ChatGPT Plus is not required to participate in this workshop, just for trying out personal GPTs during it.
Describing and Interpreting an Immersive Learning Case with the Immersion Cub...Leonel Morgado
Current descriptions of immersive learning cases are often difficult or impossible to compare. This is due to a myriad of different options on what details to include, which aspects are relevant, and on the descriptive approaches employed. Also, these aspects often combine very specific details with more general guidelines or indicate intents and rationales without clarifying their implementation. In this paper we provide a method to describe immersive learning cases that is structured to enable comparisons, yet flexible enough to allow researchers and practitioners to decide which aspects to include. This method leverages a taxonomy that classifies educational aspects at three levels (uses, practices, and strategies) and then utilizes two frameworks, the Immersive Learning Brain and the Immersion Cube, to enable a structured description and interpretation of immersive learning cases. The method is then demonstrated on a published immersive learning case on training for wind turbine maintenance using virtual reality. Applying the method results in a structured artifact, the Immersive Learning Case Sheet, that tags the case with its proximal uses, practices, and strategies, and refines the free text case description to ensure that matching details are included. This contribution is thus a case description method in support of future comparative research of immersive learning cases. We then discuss how the resulting description and interpretation can be leveraged to change immersion learning cases, by enriching them (considering low-effort changes or additions) or innovating (exploring more challenging avenues of transformation). The method holds significant promise to support better-grounded research in immersive learning.
hematic appreciation test is a psychological assessment tool used to measure an individual's appreciation and understanding of specific themes or topics. This test helps to evaluate an individual's ability to connect different ideas and concepts within a given theme, as well as their overall comprehension and interpretation skills. The results of the test can provide valuable insights into an individual's cognitive abilities, creativity, and critical thinking skills
Travis Hills' Endeavors in Minnesota: Fostering Environmental and Economic Pr...Travis Hills MN
Travis Hills of Minnesota developed a method to convert waste into high-value dry fertilizer, significantly enriching soil quality. By providing farmers with a valuable resource derived from waste, Travis Hills helps enhance farm profitability while promoting environmental stewardship. Travis Hills' sustainable practices lead to cost savings and increased revenue for farmers by improving resource efficiency and reducing waste.
Remote Sensing and Computational, Evolutionary, Supercomputing, and Intellige...University of Maribor
Slides from talk:
Aleš Zamuda: Remote Sensing and Computational, Evolutionary, Supercomputing, and Intelligent Systems.
11th International Conference on Electrical, Electronics and Computer Engineering (IcETRAN), Niš, 3-6 June 2024
Inter-Society Networking Panel GRSS/MTT-S/CIS Panel Session: Promoting Connection and Cooperation
https://www.etran.rs/2024/en/home-english/
Or: Beyond linear.
Abstract: Equivariant neural networks are neural networks that incorporate symmetries. The nonlinear activation functions in these networks result in interesting nonlinear equivariant maps between simple representations, and motivate the key player of this talk: piecewise linear representation theory.
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EWOCS-I: The catalog of X-ray sources in Westerlund 1 from the Extended Weste...Sérgio Sacani
Context. With a mass exceeding several 104 M⊙ and a rich and dense population of massive stars, supermassive young star clusters
represent the most massive star-forming environment that is dominated by the feedback from massive stars and gravitational interactions
among stars.
Aims. In this paper we present the Extended Westerlund 1 and 2 Open Clusters Survey (EWOCS) project, which aims to investigate
the influence of the starburst environment on the formation of stars and planets, and on the evolution of both low and high mass stars.
The primary targets of this project are Westerlund 1 and 2, the closest supermassive star clusters to the Sun.
Methods. The project is based primarily on recent observations conducted with the Chandra and JWST observatories. Specifically,
the Chandra survey of Westerlund 1 consists of 36 new ACIS-I observations, nearly co-pointed, for a total exposure time of 1 Msec.
Additionally, we included 8 archival Chandra/ACIS-S observations. This paper presents the resulting catalog of X-ray sources within
and around Westerlund 1. Sources were detected by combining various existing methods, and photon extraction and source validation
were carried out using the ACIS-Extract software.
Results. The EWOCS X-ray catalog comprises 5963 validated sources out of the 9420 initially provided to ACIS-Extract, reaching a
photon flux threshold of approximately 2 × 10−8 photons cm−2
s
−1
. The X-ray sources exhibit a highly concentrated spatial distribution,
with 1075 sources located within the central 1 arcmin. We have successfully detected X-ray emissions from 126 out of the 166 known
massive stars of the cluster, and we have collected over 71 000 photons from the magnetar CXO J164710.20-455217.
2. Chapter Four
Ethiopia information policy and Data
Rights
• Ethiopia information policy
• Ethiopian Copyright Act
• Policy Paper
• Ethiopian Initiatives
• Ethiopian Legislation
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3. Ethiopia information policy
• On National Information policy, Ethiopian Science and
Technology Commission conducted a study to assess the
situation and problems of information and related activities
in Ethiopia in 1990.
• The study found that African Countries with Ethiopia
inclusive, though, are becoming increasingly aware of the
fact that information is an indispensable factor in the
development and rational use of a country's total resources,
both natural and human; are faced with the problems of
inaccessibility and poor handling of information.
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4. Ethiopia information policy
• In the same period, that information and
documentation activities in a number of sectors are
quite unsatisfactory.
• Even most African countries do not have proper
mechanism for keeping track of the published and
unpublished information of interest to their
researchers, planners and decision makers.
• The result also indicated that at that time no African
country had formulated a national information
policy that is in operation.
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5. Ethiopia information policy
• Several African countries, including Ethiopia, lacked
resources that could enable them obtain information from
external sources on a systematic basis, skilled information
personnel and financial assistance. Hence, the lack of
national information policy in most countries.
• But is the situation today in Ethiopia?
• It is gratifying to note that there is a legal deposit law in
place.
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6. Ethiopia information policy
• The policy grants the National Archive and Library (NALE)
of Ethiopia in Part Two of proclamation 179/1999, section 8
(2) & (14), empowered NALE as an agency in the Ministry
of Tourism and Culture to:
• “Operate as a national repository center of printed matter,
gray literature, non-printed documents, manuscripts
historical, archives and records, tradition and oral history
audio recording, video recordings, audio-video recordings
and other documentary heritage; endeavor, by making use
of state-of-the art technology, to preserve them for study
and research purposes”.
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7. Ethiopia information policy
• It is to “serve as a repository center for
publication of international and national
organizations as well as research institutions”
respectively.
The policy has multiplying effect on the agency
and librarians in the country in terms of
obligation by the citizens and the organization
and dissemination of the countries heritage to
provide ample development economically,
politically, educationally, etc.
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8. Ethiopian Copyright Act & Policy
Paper
• Copyright or Intellectual property Rights
• One of the most complex legal and ethical issues facing information
creators, disseminators, organizers and users is the issue of copyright
and intellectual property.
• Intellectual property includes a variety of products, including patents,
trade marks, and publications (print, electronic and audiovisual).
• Of course, a major issue in the field of library and information science
is the copyright of publications.
• Central to this extend the creator or publisher of information can
control the copying and use of that information by others.
9. Ethiopian Copyright Act & Policy Paper cont’
• This has been further complicated with the development of the
internet, which is changing our notion of "publication".
• Does something become a publication once it is available on the
internet?
• The basic idea is that by rewarding individuals for their creative
efforts, the society benefits.
10. Ethiopian Copyright Act & Policy Paper cont”
• This benefit cannot be assumed in each and every case, and from a
constitutional perspective, information policies must consider a
balance between the interests of those who deserve to profit from their
ideas and creations and the rights of individuals to have access to and
use information.
• This balance can be very difficult to obtain, especially given the
political power of the for - profit- sector.
• Sometimes, it seems as though the current attitude is that the
copyright law is primarily to protect the economic interests of
publishers and producers.
11. Ethiopian Copyright Act & Policy Paper cont’
• This tension has created considerable controversy.
• Librarians find themselves in the center of this controversy
because they depend on authors and producers of information
to maintain the reservoir of knowledge that is so critical to
library functions.
• Also have a strong conviction that information access, either
physical or electronic, should be available at minimum or no
cost to the user.
• Hence, librarians favor very generous copying privilege , and
producers favor restricted ones.
12. Ethiopian Copyright Act & Policy Paper cont’
• Eg, the constitutional objective of promoting developments in the
useful arts and sciences and rewarding creators for their original ideas
is codified in federal law through the US copyright Act.
• The act does not deal with the ideas themselves but with ideas once
they are "fixed" in some form, which may be fixed in a variety of
formats, including print, DVD, or a record in an electronic database.
• Generally, copyright ownership resides with the author of the work,
unless it is turned over to another individual or organization such as a
publisher.
13. Ethiopian Copyright Act & Policy Paper cont’
• The copyright Act protects eight categories of works:
• - Literacy works
• - Musical works, including any accompanying works
• - Dramatic works, including any accompanying music
• - Pantomimes and choreographic works
• - Pictorial, graphic, and sculptural works
• - Motion pictures and other audiovisual works
• - Sound recordings
• - Architectural works (17 US.C.Section 102@ 1988 & Supp V.
1993).
14. Ethiopian Copyright Act & Policy Paper cont’
• Education Legislation
• Various library and education related legislation and policy
statements have a considerable effect on the information
infrastructure; including libraries.
• Aiming at the most notable items are the "no children left Behind"
initiatives through the Elementary Education Act, and the Higher
Education Act of 1965/1994/2001.
• The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) was created to
Supplement state and local support to improve the quality of
education for elementary and secondary school, both public and
private.
15. Ethiopian Copyright Act & Policy Paper cont’
• ESEA helped resolve the problem by providing monies for textbooks,
library resources, and other instructional materials.
• Since its enactment funds have been used for development, of
curriculum and instructional materials, staff training and development,
selection and purchase of instructional and library materials for pupil's
and teachers, setting of educational standards, demonstration of media
programs, support of special education programs for bilingual studies,
and support for the acquisition of materials in areas of social
problems.
16. Ethiopian Copyright Act & Policy Paper cont’
• The Ethiopian Intellectual Property Office (EIPO) is
an autonomous unit of the Ethiopian Science and
Technology Agency.
It was established in 2003 to provide legal protection
for intellectual property (IP) rights.
• It is headed by a Director-General. The EIPO
comprises five core business units and two support
units. It is based in Addis Ababa.
• The interrelationships which exist between and among
the followings: information communications,
information technology, information economics,
information privacy,04/12/14 16
17. Ethiopian Copyright Act & Policy
Paper
• information systems, information confidentiality, information science,
information networks, and information management have signaled the
need for a broader and more comprehensive approach to the problem
of intellectual property rights.
• Ethiopian Intellectual property (IP) rights has its activities that are
related to patents, designs, plant breeder rights, and copyright
protection but are not well understood by the public, which could be
attributed to lack of publicity.
• The available IP information has not been exploited due to inadequate
capacities at universities and at research and development
implementing institutions.
• With this background, promotion of uptake of new knowledge,
technology, soft ware, etc through the protection and use of
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18. Policy Paper
• The Government of Ethiopia in 2005 in a policy draft
document on ICT acknowledges that the existing ICT legal
and regulatory framework in Ethiopia was either outdated or
inadequate to meet the challenges of a fast-growing national
and global ICT sector.
• It went further to emphasis dynamic developments in the
global and national ICT environment.
• That urgent reforms are needed in Ethiopia's legal and
regulatory regime to facilitate and guide the development of
ICT in the country.
• That appropriate policy and regulatory reforms are also
needed to ensure equitable, reliable, and affordable access to
ICT.
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19. Ethiopian Initiatives
• In 2004, not long after the restructuring of Information
Technology (IT) sectors, the Ethiopian Telecommunications
Agency took the initiative to invite the Ethiopian
Information and Communication Technology Development
Authority (EICTDA) and the Ethiopian
Telecommunications Corporation (ETC) to discuss on
issues of cyberspace security and encryption policy.
• On this initiative, the three institutions agreed on the
importance of cyberspace security policy and formed a
joint technical committee, which followed up the process
of formulating information security policy and
standards.
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20. Ethiopian Initiatives
• The institutions have also reached at a common
understanding that EICTDA has more broader legal
framework and resources to lead the initiative.
• On the basis of this, EICTDA employed a consultant to
conduct a general assessment on how to go forward to
develop a national information security strategy and an
action plan.
• Currently, the Ethiopian ICT Development Authority is
working on the preparation of information security
standards, which is yet to be formulated in Ethiopia.
• Cyber Ethiopia is another organization that is pioneering
information gateway to all; on the World Wide Web.
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21. Ethiopian Initiatives
• It was created in 1996. Cyber Ethiopia is a non-profit foundation
based in Geneva, Switzerland and run by young dedicated individuals
who believe that the adoption, adaptation and development of
Information and Communication Technologies can be an enabling
instrument and play a catalyst role in bringing development to the
country.
• Without any funding or commercial interest, Cyber Ethiopia is the
result of few individuals who devoted their time and know-how to set
some foundation for Ethiopians to participate in the Information
Society and stimulate awareness among decision makers and
Ethiopians at large about the critical role ICTs play in the global era.
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22. Ethiopian Initiatives
• Objectives of CyberEthiopia
• i. Be a reference on the World Wide Web for timely,
relevant and accurate information related to Ethiopia
[Information]
• ii. Develop and promote technologies that push
forward the use of the millenary Ethiopian characters
on the Internet [Technology]
• iii. foster dialogue, collaboration and knowledge
sharing among Ethiopians (both inside and outside the
country) in particular by offering appropriate e-
forums in local Ethiopian languages as it fits a
democratic, free and prosperous Ethiopia
[Communication]
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23. Ethiopian Initiatives
• iv. Initiate an Ethiopian "cyber" culture by
encouraging information exchange and
content creation in local Ethiopian
languages [Cultural Heritage]
• v. Stimulate basic e-commerce of items
related to Ethiopia (Books, CDs, Arts &
Decorations) [E-Commerce]
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24. Ethiopian Legislation on Data rights
• In Ethiopia, a number of proclamations
and supporting regulations have been
made that contain provisions for the
protection and management of the
environment, and which reflect the
principles of the constitution.
• But currently cyber security policy and
standards are inexistent.
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25. Ethiopian Legislation on Data rights
• Information security law, ethics and relevant
legislation and regulation concerning the
management of information in an organization
is not yet developed.
• The Legal and Regulatory ICT Environment
requires an appropriate legal and regulatory
environment.
• This is both in terms of ICT as a sector or
industry and ICT as a tool and facilitator of
social and economic development of a
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