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Ardito, Stephanie C. – Searcher, 1998
Examines the issue of whether or not federal government-generated databases reside in the public domain. Discusses a 1973 Supreme Court decision (Williams & Wilkins v. The United States), the U.S. Copyright Act of 1976, and terms and conditions listed on various government databases. (MES)
Descriptors: Copyrights, Court Litigation, Databases, Federal Government
Gordon-Murnane, Laura – Searcher, 1999
Examines four tools that provide access to federal government information: FedWorld, Usgovsearch.com, Google/Unclesam, and GovBot. Compares search features, size of collection, ease of use, and cost or subscription requirements. (LRW)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Comparative Analysis, Costs, Databases
Drake, Miriam A. – Searcher, 2003
Discusses regulations and actions related to government withholding, suppressing, and altering information since September 11, 2001. Topics include conflicting goals of an informed citizenry versus national security, science and technology progress versus protection of sensitive information, and public health versus ideology; political pressure;…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Federal Government, Government Publications, Government Role
