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The Library of Congress convened the "Section 108 Study Group" with the
purpose of "conduct[ing] a reexamination of the exceptions and limitations
applicable to libraries and archives under the Copyright Act, specifically
in light of the changes wrought by digital media. . . . The group will
provide findings and recommendations on how to revise the copyright law in
order to ensure an appropriate balance among the interests of creators and
other copyright holders, libraries and archives in a manner that best serves
the national interest."
The Study Group consists of copyright experts - legal scholars,
librarians, and executives from the publishing, software, and music
industries. The Group is to make recommendation to the Librarian of Congress
regarding potential amendments to the Copyright Act by mid-2006.
The website provides links to:
- background papers and reports discussing copyright issues related to
libraries and archives
- text and an overview of Section 108 of the Copyright Act
- schedule of the Study Group meetings (those currently listed are
closed to the public)
- online comment submission form
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