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----------------------------Original message---------------------------- There are two articles in the New York Times today that ARLIS members might be interested in: An editorial titled "Fair Use of Databases" supports HR 1858 over HR 354. It describes how the latter bill, which is apparently still pending for a floor vote in the House, would impede public access to factual information. http://www.nytimes.com/yr/mo/day/editorial/15mon2.html (For more info on that issue see the ALA Washington Office Newsline of eg Nov. 12, or check the http://www.databasecoalition.org website.) Also interesting is the following article from the business section: "Lobbyist Turns to Internet to Influence Policy Makers, " by Rebecca Fairley Raney. It suggests some lobbying techniques that ARLIS might be able to take advantage of. > http://www.nytimes.com/library/tech/99/11/biztech/articles/15lobb.html > > > James Mitchell > Assistant Reference Librarian > Frick Art Reference Library > 10 East 71 Street > New York, NY 10021 > (212) 547-0661 > [log in to unmask] >