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Some public library systems have spent millions . Upon millions of dollars to make their collections accessible to the community. And I believe . The cdl structure preserves that value by enhancing access of these works to the public . Through technology. And as chris pointed out, it’s the same technology that’s used by publishers . To distribute in the commercial marketplace.Again, this may be about the fear of technology, certainly, .

But technology should be used to enhance access to materials and do what libraries have . Always done: increasing access to knowledge by loaning the materials to the public. Just because . mean that suddenly special database these acts are new. And in fact, . Libraries have special authority to provide both access longterm to information and preserve these materials . For much longer than the business model of any particular corporation, company, or vendor.

And this . Is especially true with the 20th century works that are in libraries, right? They have . Not been available in the digital world across the board. They call this “the 20th . Century black hole.” many 20th century books are not available for purchase as new copies . Or in print or digital versions online. And I don’t know if your students are . Like mine or anyone else or patrons: if it’s not digital, it’s almost like it .