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The End of Libraries as We Know Them? with Brewster Kahle and Kyle Courtney

Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes Podcast

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Controlled Digital Lending in Libraries

Exploration of the concept of controlled digital lending in libraries, its benefits and challenges, with a focus on the lawsuit involving the Internet Archive. Discussion on libraries navigating restrictions from publishers in lending eBooks, the shift from ownership to rental models, and the unique role of libraries in providing free access to literary materials despite market forces.

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