Chapter 9: Open Movements and Traditional Knowledge
Chapter Outline
Introduction: Disrupting the System
Relevance of Open Movements to Information Professionals
Access
Predatory Journals
Creative Commons and Other Open Movements
IP Theft/Piracy and IP Rights Enforcement
Ebooks and E-Journals Theft/Piracy
Project Gutenberg: Legal Sharing of Ebooks and E-Journals
Native Americans and IP Rights
IP Nexus to Gene Patents, Vaccines, and Medicines
Review Questions
- What are some arguments for open access in relation to academic research? What are some of the negatives associated with open access research journals?
- How do Creative Commons licenses complement copyright?
- Describe the negative and positive use potential of the Dark Web.
To deepen your understanding of the materials discussed in this chapter, be sure to spend some time reviewing the Questions for Reflection, Exploration, Action, Discussion (READ) on page 259.
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