tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243026616620216878.post6159112132341024912..comments2023-11-16T11:29:49.892-05:00Comments on UpFront with NGS: College Yearbooks -- Fun to check out over the holidays for some humorous moments!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04087332931826888271noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243026616620216878.post-80162667577017550672012-12-12T14:53:58.309-05:002012-12-12T14:53:58.309-05:00I'd like to encourage genealogists and others ...I'd like to encourage genealogists and others to avoid using companies like E-yearbook without first making sure that the yearbooks you're looking for are not available elsewhere for free. <br /><br />Many college and university libraries (and some high schools) have worked hard to make their yearbooks freely available through the Internet Archive and other sites. A handful of commercial companies have grabbed these and are trying to sell access to them. In most cases, this is not illegal since the works are in the public domain or at least have an uncertain copyright status, but it's definitely misleading and unethical.<br /><br />Libraries all over the country are working every day to make resources like these freely available to genealogists and others. There are some rare instances where colleges have chosen to publish their yearbooks only on for-pay services, but it's always smart to check elsewhere -- especially on the school library's site -- before paying for access.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com