Librarian, Targeted By Defamation Suit, Receives Support From Around the World

Dale Askey, the McMaster University librarian facing a defamation suit from Edwin Mellen Press, is gaining support from librarians, faculty unions, and academics around the world. Those wanting to show their sympathy for Mr. Askey can sign an online petition at Change.org; as of 3:50 p.m. CST on 2/14/2013 it had nearly 2000 signatures. More here about support for Mr. Askey from the Chronicle of Higher Education.