Hi Dora -
I think the issue is that if Google is successful in gaining sole rights
of expired copyrights, then sites like the Archives might have to be
closed down! That would be tragic!
We can only hope that they are not successful!
Clay
Dora Smith wrote:
I wouldn't worry about it. Enjoy the information. Of course, on
the other hand, nobody can make you enjoy the information. If you are
hung up about the morality of making information freely available,
then don't read it.
Yours,
Dora Smith
Austin, TX
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----- Original Message ----- From: "Laurie Waters"
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Sent: Sunday, October 04, 2009 10:22 AM
Subject: [lace] Google Books expired copyrights
Can anyone comment on the potential copyright liability of sites like
the University of Arizona's weaving archive (which includes the big
lace archive) in view of Google's recent attempt to settle with
publishers for sole rights to expired copyrights? I know this isn't
final yet, but they are putting tremendous resources behind it and
have a good chance of success. What will happen to sites like this
one if this happens? Will they have to shut down? Are there any
lawyers out there who are following this?
I know I'd like to scan a few old works for my own site, but have no
idea of the potential impact here. Thanks.
Laurie
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