A column in The Boston Globe outlines partnerships between corporations and university libraries to digitize the latter’s book collections.

The University of California is currently engaged in a deal with Google Inc. According to the column, the university is also involved with Open Knowledge Commons, a charity that was launched by Yahoo!, Microsoft and the nonprofit Internet Archive to open access to digital collections.

Floodwaters Decrease in Venice, Italy

The New York Times covers the receding waters that since Monday have been flooding Venice, Italy. The floodwaters this week have not been seen in about 22 years, the times reports. On Monday, the waters reached 61 inches.

DHL To Cut 800 Jobs

The U.S. delivery system DHL will be cutting 800 jobs in the Bay Area after cutting its express delivery services, according to The Oakland Tribune. Officials from the union that represents DHL workers said it is a result of the economy.

Ford’s Business Plan Shows Declining Debt

The Washington Post reports that Ford Motor Co. has released its plan for getting out of debt by 2011 for Congress to consider. According to the Post, the company is seeking a $9 billion bridge loan, but agrees to invest $14 billion domestically to improve fuel efficiency and cut costs at the same time.