Digital Libraries, Archives, and Rights Registries
Overview
Thursday, September 8, 11:30am-12:30pm
Format: Roundtable Discussion
Lead: Charles Nesson
Participants: William Fisher, Mary Lee Kennedy, Maura Marx, John Palfrey, Jeffrey Schnapp
A discussion moderated by Terry Fisher will focus on opportunities and challenges regarding the creation and use of digital registries, archives, and libraries. Practical use cases such as the Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) in addition to other efforts to create registries for public domain works will be discussed, building upon and further illustrating previous thematic areas and pillar sessions, including copyright, user innovation, and free and fair use. Central considerations regarding underlying technical architecture, legal challenges, legal support, and liability will inform the conversation.