Copyright Office Report Outlines Issues Surrounding Mass Digitization of Books | BNA

"The ongoing dispute between Google Inc. and copyright owners regarding Google's mass digitization of books shows that the time is right for policymakers to take up the questions prompted by mass digitization, according to a report released Oct. 31 by the Copyright Office. The hefty document—“Legal Issues in Mass Digitization: A Preliminary Analysis and Discussion Document,” provides an analysis of several issues related to mass digitization, including the rights of libraries and archives, fair use rights, use of orphaned works, and licensing...."