Mary Minow

About the Author

Mary Minow is a distinguished legal scholar and advocate for intellectual freedom, with a career spanning decades in library law and policy. As a former director of the Program on Information Resources Policy at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, she has advised numerous libraries, governments, and organizations on navigating complex legal landscapes surrounding information access, privacy, and digital rights. Minow's expertise shines through her practical guidance on issues like copyright, fair use, and open access, making her an invaluable resource for librarians and legal professionals alike. Her work emphasizes empowering institutions to uphold democratic values in an increasingly digital world, blending rigorous analysis with accessible prose to demystify legal challenges.