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View this email in your browser Archive    Donate     Blog     Jobs     Volunteer     September 2023 [size=34]Browsing the Archive[/size] IA Files Notice of Appeal in Publishers’ Lawsuit Against Libraries Earlier this month, the Internet Archive submitted its notice of appeal in the case of Hachette v. Internet Archive. In March, when the decision was first handed down, we expressed our belief that the lower court had made factual and legal errors—a blow to all libraries and the communities we serve. Through the Controlled Digital Lending (CDL) program, the Internet Archive and other libraries make and lend out digital scans of print books in our collections, subject to strict technical controls. Each book loaned via CDL has already been bought and paid for, so authors and publishers have already been fully compensated for those books. Nonetheless, publishers Hachette, HarperCollins, Wiley, and Penguin Random House sued the Archive in 2020, claiming incorrectly that CDL violates their copyrights. Our Controlled Digital Lending (CDL) program preserves traditional library lending in the digital world, ensuring that communities can utilize critical resources, that cultural artifacts can be shared, and that students everywhere can access books. We’re committed to defending the rights of libraries to serve their patrons online. Thus our fight continues. We understand that this will be a demanding process, but it is essential to combat this attack to safeguard the existence of library collections in the digital era. Brewster Kahle, the Founder and Digital Librarian of the Internet Archive, conveyed a statement regarding the appeal in a blog post on our website. READ THE STATEMENT [size] [/size] From Our Collections Flipping Pages Do you ever find yourself nostalgic for the days when you'd flip through a catalog, carefully noting down the items that would make it to the top of your wishlist while dismissing others as unnecessary expenses? With our Catalogs Showcase, you can rekindle that experience. Browse through a curated collection of nearly 100 unusual and interesting catalogs—dating back to 1871—featuring a diverse range of products such as electronics, cars, toys, games, houses, and much more. Immerse yourself in all your wants (not needs) with this assorted collection! Do or Do Not. There Is No Try. May the Force be with you as you delve into the BBC Documentary ‘Star Wars - Music by John Williams 1980.'  Part of our extensive Ephemeral Film collection, this beloved classic from a new perspective is a must-see for any Star Wars fans. Join John Williams as he composes the iconic score for the second installment of the original Star Wars trilogy: The Empire Strikes Back. Witness Williams leading the London Symphony Orchestra in this extraordinary documentary, a one-of-a-kind glimpse into his creative process.  Save the Date—Streaming LIVE from our Great Room! Join us virtually for our annual celebration on October 12th at 7—8 pm PT / 10—11pm ET! See how the Internet Archive is using AI to build new capabilities into our library, and how students and scholars all over the world use the Archive’s petabytes of data to inform their own research—RSVP here. What We're Reading THE VERGE: Internet Archive appeals loss in library ebook lawsuit TECHCRUNCH: Project Gutenberg puts 5,000 audiobooks online for free using synthetic speech BOINGBOING: Kmart in-store reel-to-reel soundtrack great for your next cocktail party BETANEWES: 10 years on, the Internet Archive now offers over 250,000 emulated games and programs that run in your browser MOVIEWEB: A Brief History of the Wilhelm Scream WISCONSIN PUBLIC RADIO: Libraries weigh future of free e-books as publishers sue for limits If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation to the Internet Archive, we would greatly appreciate your support. You can help out by visiting archive.org/donate or by texting ARCHIVE to 44321. Thank you for helping us provide Universal Access To All Knowledge. 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