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Guiding Patrons To Online Health Information: Can Librarians Be Found Liable?, Elaine Gibson
Guiding Patrons To Online Health Information: Can Librarians Be Found Liable?, Elaine Gibson
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The amount of health information available on the Internet is growing rapidly and information intermediaries are increasingly being asked to help information seekers find and make sense of this information. This activity is for the most part benign from a legal perspective. However, there is a small possibility that, should the intermediary steer an information seeker to information that proves harmful to the seeker, the intermediary may be found liable for injuries incurred. In this paper, we examine the theoretical underpinnings of the relevant laws, clarify the risks, and recommend ways to minimize risk.
Reflections On The Commercialization Of Research Conducted In Public Institutions In Canada, Jocelyn Downie, Matthew Herder
Reflections On The Commercialization Of Research Conducted In Public Institutions In Canada, Jocelyn Downie, Matthew Herder
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We are presently witnessing a remarkable emphasis upon the commercialization of research in public institutions around the world. The issue is polarizing within the academic community, but the commercialization of research in public institutions has, in itself, largely failed to capture the public imagination. Nothing suggests that a large-scale debate on this issue is forthcoming in Canada or elsewhere. The purpose of this paper is therefore to build the case for why large-scale debate is necessary and to set the stage for that debate by providing an account of all of the alleged benefits and harms of commercialization. Our review …