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Discover 'Along Came Google,' a compelling exploration of the Google Books project and its pivotal role in the quest for a universal digital library. This insightful trade paperback, published by Princeton University Press in 2023, delves into the heated discussions surrounding open access to knowledge and its implications for libraries, authors, and publishers in the digital age. With an ISBN of 9780691224374, this brand new edition is a must-read for anyone interested in the evolution of digital information access.
In this enlightening book, authors Deanna Marcum and Roger Schonfeld use in-depth interviews with key stakeholders, including librarians, technologists, and publishing executives, to present a balanced view of the reactions to Google's ambitious digitization plans. They trace the challenges and victories of creating a universal library and highlight the legal and ethical considerations that arose from this groundbreaking initiative.
Explore the historical context of earlier digital access efforts and understand the vision behind Google's pursuit of a universal digital library, spearheaded by its founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page. The authors also discuss the transformative impact of the Google Books project on scholarly work and the ongoing dialogue about knowledge availability in the digital landscape.
Packed with rich narratives and balanced perspectives, 'Along Came Google' invites readers to rethink how we can collectively enhance the digital accessibility of information. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691224374
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
An incisive history of the controversial Google Books project and the ongoing quest for a universal digital library
Libraries have long talked about providing comprehensive access to information for everyone. But when Google announced in 2004 that it planned to digitize books to make the world's knowledge accessible to all, questions were raised about the roles and responsibilities of libraries, the rights of authors and publishers, and whether a powerful corporation should be the conveyor of such a fundamental public good. Along Came Google traces the history of Google's book digitization project and its implications for us today.
Deanna Marcum and Roger Schonfeld draw on in-depth interviews with those who both embraced and resisted Google's plans, from librarians and technologists to university leaders, tech executives, and the heads of leading publishing houses. They look at earlier digital initiatives to provide open access to knowledge, and describe how Google founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page made the case for a universal digital library and drew on their company's considerable financial resources to make it a reality. Marcum and Schonfeld examine how librarians and scholars organized a legal response to Google, and reveal the missed opportunities when a settlement with the tech giant failed.
Along Came Google sheds light on the transformational effects of the Google Books project on scholarship and discusses how we can continue to think imaginatively and collaboratively about expanding the digital availability of knowledge.
'Readers will find a well-balanced perspective
In this enlightening book, authors Deanna Marcum and Roger Schonfeld use in-depth interviews with key stakeholders, including librarians, technologists, and publishing executives, to present a balanced view of the reactions to Google's ambitious digitization plans. They trace the challenges and victories of creating a universal library and highlight the legal and ethical considerations that arose from this groundbreaking initiative.
Explore the historical context of earlier digital access efforts and understand the vision behind Google's pursuit of a universal digital library, spearheaded by its founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page. The authors also discuss the transformative impact of the Google Books project on scholarly work and the ongoing dialogue about knowledge availability in the digital landscape.
Packed with rich narratives and balanced perspectives, 'Along Came Google' invites readers to rethink how we can collectively enhance the digital accessibility of information. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691224374
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
An incisive history of the controversial Google Books project and the ongoing quest for a universal digital library
Libraries have long talked about providing comprehensive access to information for everyone. But when Google announced in 2004 that it planned to digitize books to make the world's knowledge accessible to all, questions were raised about the roles and responsibilities of libraries, the rights of authors and publishers, and whether a powerful corporation should be the conveyor of such a fundamental public good. Along Came Google traces the history of Google's book digitization project and its implications for us today.
Deanna Marcum and Roger Schonfeld draw on in-depth interviews with those who both embraced and resisted Google's plans, from librarians and technologists to university leaders, tech executives, and the heads of leading publishing houses. They look at earlier digital initiatives to provide open access to knowledge, and describe how Google founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page made the case for a universal digital library and drew on their company's considerable financial resources to make it a reality. Marcum and Schonfeld examine how librarians and scholars organized a legal response to Google, and reveal the missed opportunities when a settlement with the tech giant failed.
Along Came Google sheds light on the transformational effects of the Google Books project on scholarship and discusses how we can continue to think imaginatively and collaboratively about expanding the digital availability of knowledge.
'Readers will find a well-balanced perspective