Washington, DC is abuzz with studies, hearings, legislation, judiciary rulings—all on digital copyright. Orphan works, proposals for extended collective licensing (ECL), stronger application of notice and takedown schemes, and continued focus on mass digitization remain probable options that may be considered by Congress which will affect preservation of the cultural record, innovation, research endeavors, and new forms of creativity. How can we ensure that DPLA and other digital libraries can continue to flourish when content filtering and heightened anti-piracy schemes seem to be of most interest to Congress? What solutions are good for society, and what proposals must we fight against?
Two copyright policy experts will discuss the conversations happening in Congress and in federal agencies as well as judiciary rulings related to fair use, gate-keeping, digital preservation and access to works. They will examine what tools currently exist to address digital concerns and how they can be effectively utilized.
