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body: value: [The OCLC record usage guidelines state](http://www.oclc.org/support/documentation/worldcat/records/guidelines/default.htm):

> 1. Each member and nonmember library may use records without restriction, and may transfer records of its own holdings without restriction to other libraries.
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> 2. In addition to transfers to libraries, each member and nonmember library may transfer records of its own holdings without restriction, to (a) member networks, (b) state and multi-state library agencies and (c) all other noncommercial firms.

The [Internet Archive](http://www.archive.org/) (the nonprofit that's operating the Open Library) is both a registered library in the state of California and a registered nonprofit organization.
title: Working With OCLC Records