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SCONUL influences UK's Digital Economy Bill SCONUL has been lobbying members of the House of Lords, and working with our allies for press coverage, over the Digital Economy Bill. We are keen for its provisions for 'orphan works' to succeed. But its plans for tackling on-line copyright infringement need improvement. 8 February, 2010

A vision for the academic library and information services of the future Exploring the challenges faced by higher education, libraries and information services to facilitate strategic planning 22 January, 2010

Full speed ahead for UKRR as membership doubles The UK Research Reserve is pleased to welcome 14 new Higher Education Institutions as members, taking its final membership to 29. 13 January, 2010

SCONUL looks forward to 2010 SCONUL Secretary Toby Bainton looks forward to what 2010 may hold for higher education and national libraries. 21 December, 2009