Internet Archive Responds to Appellate Opinion in Hachette vs. Internet Archive

The Internet Archive expressed disappointment following a recent appellate court ruling regarding its digital lending practices, particularly concerning books that are available electronically elsewhere. The organization is currently reviewing the court's opinion and remains committed to defending libraries' rights to own, lend, and preserve books. The ruling has led to the removal of access to approximately 500,000 books from the Internet Archive's library, prompting calls for publishers to restore access. The decision has sparked discussions about the implications for out-of-print books and the responsibilities of publishers regarding access to their content. Critics of the ruling argue that it could hinder public access to historical and out-of-print works, while supporters of the decision emphasize the importance of copyright protections for authors and publishers. The Internet Archive is advocating for controlled digital lending as a means to preserve and provide access to valuable literary works, especially those that are no longer commercially available.

- The Internet Archive is reviewing a court ruling that limits its digital lending practices.

- Approximately 500,000 books have been removed from the Internet Archive's library due to the ruling.

- The decision raises concerns about access to out-of-print books and the responsibilities of publishers.

- The Internet Archive continues to advocate for controlled digital lending to preserve access to important literary works.

- The ruling has sparked debate over copyright protections versus public access to literature.