New Books in Library Science
Robert Darnton, “On the Future of Libraries”
Jan 25, 2014
Robert Darnton, Author and Carl H. Pforzheimer University Professor and Director of the University Library at Harvard, discusses the future of libraries, the Digital Public Library of America project, challenges in creating a national online library, the role of libraries in the digital age, and the challenges they face in preserving the republic and the vision of the founders.
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- The Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) aims to democratize knowledge by providing free access to millions of digital books and other objects.
- The future of publishing lies in the symbiotic relationship between digital and print, catering to different preferences and reading experiences.
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The Digital Public Library of America
The Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) aims to make all collections of all libraries accessible to everyone online. It was established in 2010, and after years of development, it officially launched in 2013. The DPLA provides free access to millions of objects, primarily books, in digital form. The library's mission is to digitize and democratize knowledge, making it available to a wide range of people, from students to researchers to general readers. The DPLA also tackles legal challenges related to copyright by focusing on fair use and working on initiatives to encourage authors to voluntarily contribute their works to the library.
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