Daniel Mess: “Shadow Librarian” — Resisting the Rise of Digital Capitalism
A DEF CON 32 talk where librarian Daniel Mess discusses the challenges facing public libraries in the era of digital content.
He explores rising costs and restrictions on e-books, strict licensing models, artificial scarcity of materials, and barriers to accessing academic publications.
The talk includes personal stories and highlights how librarians and users can find alternative ways to preserve access to knowledge and support the free flow of information.
He explores rising costs and restrictions on e-books, strict licensing models, artificial scarcity of materials, and barriers to accessing academic publications.
The talk includes personal stories and highlights how librarians and users can find alternative ways to preserve access to knowledge and support the free flow of information.