What Hachette v  Internet Archive Means for the Continuing Practice of CDL
Channel: SPARCvideo
Date: 16/10/2023

Whether through a physical or digital copy, lending materials one object at a time is a core library activity. Despite the publisher challenge in Hachette v. Internet Archive that has put a spotlight on this issue, libraries are continuing the practice of controlled digital lending. As the Internet Archive appeals the initial ruling in the case, libraries may have questions about the case and how this decision may impact them.

This conversation provides an overview of the implications of the case so far, discusses how libraries are continuing the practice of controlled digital lending and touches on what libraries can be doing to support and strengthen this practice moving forward. The event touches on the recent Valancourt Books ruling that curbs the U.S. Copyright Office’s ability to require the deposit of physical copies of works with the Library of Congress the webcast features a variety of perspectives from libraries and copyright experts, including:

Brief remarks: Chris Freeland, Internet Archive
Panel discussion:
- Charlie Barlow, Boston Library Consortium
- Kyle Courtney, Harvard Library
- Sandra Aya Enimil, Yale University Library
- Moderator: Kathleen DeLaurenti, Arthur Friedheim Library, Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University