Inkwells and Incantations
Hachette v. Internet Archive and the Future of Data Access (2023)
Hachette v. Internet Archive and the Future of Data Access
Although the digital age has changed how we look for and access information, our enthusiasm for the free exchange of ideas has not diminished. The recent ruling in the Hachette v. Internet Archive case raises important issues regarding the function of fair use in the preservation of knowledge, the changing nature of libraries in the digital environment, and the precarious balance between the rights of creators and the general desire for open access.”