Google Scans Columbia The Columbia University libraries have joined Google’s Library Project, the 28th institution to sign on. They will “evaluate and review hundreds of thousands of volumes from the libraries’ collections over the next six years” and intend to scan “a large number.” Significantly, and similar to some of the more recent institutions joining the program, they say that they will only contribute public domain volumes. Because of that condition, Columbia will receive “a digital copy of every book scanned” for their own use. Announcement Personnel News and More At Milkweed Editions, managing director Hilary Reeves will take on […]
