Internet Archive Joins Federal Depository Library Program Amidst Copyright Battles
2025-07-26
The Internet Archive (IA) has joined the Federal Depository Library Program to streamline access and digitization of government publications. However, IA faces ongoing copyright lawsuits over its Open Library and Great 78 Project, with potential damages threatening its existence. Supporters hail IA as a crucial digital library, while publishers view it as an unlicensed copyrighting and distribution business. Joining the program doesn't alter IA's practices, as government publications are not copyrighted.