Archives for April, 2017
Defending Free Speech in Academic Publishing through Copyright and Fair Use
In this blog, scholarly communication librarian Charlotte Roh addresses copyright in publishing contracts for a better understanding of how fair use operates to extend free speech to criticize, comment,...
The Practice of Accountability in Ghana’s Poor Urban Neighborhoods
Professor Jeffrey Paller discusses how democracy and political accountability really works in urban Ghana, emphasizing the importance of daily practices and collective action....
A Time to Break Silence: Resisting Islamophobia in the Trump Era
On April 4, 2017, over 150 people attended A Time to Break Silence: Resisting Islamophobia in the Trump Era, a symposium that brought together USF students, faculty, and staff...
Research for Research’s Sake: The Value and Responsibility of Translating Research to Diverse Audiences
Desiree Zerquera, Assistant Professor in the School of Education, writes on the value and responsibility of translating research to diverse audiences....