The Book Makers profiles an eclectic group of people who have dedicated their lives to answering the question: what should books become in the digital age? Run time: 57:49
Darnton—the founder of Gutenberg-e—discusses his research group at Harvard that is studying the legal, financial, technological, and political implications related to a new model of the digital public library, which would provide digital books free of charge to readers. Run time: 21:15
nformation Literacy is a crucial skill in obtaining knowledge. In this episode, learn how to find credible sources on the internet, read and evaluate a topic critically, and notate your sources. Ethical issues are also addressed. Run time: 40:46
In this video, viewers will learn strategies for narrowing down results and honing in on credible sources of information online. Experts such as college professors and media librarians offer advice, while students share their own experiences. Run time: 28:57
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