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Copyright Waffle Episode 24 with Richard Ovenden - Bodley's Librarian

Copyright Waffle

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Evolution and Responsibilities of the Bodley's Librarian

Exploration of the historical development and shifting responsibilities of the Bodley's Librarian, from overseeing Libraries to various scientific and cultural institutions within the university. The chapter details the librarian's involvement in digitization projects with a focus on copyright, managing literary estates like Sylvia Plath's, and the complexities of controlling access to knowledge. It emphasizes the crucial role of libraries in preserving information and the challenges of digital preservation within the framework of copyright laws.

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