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Should the DPLA even bother adhering to copyright law
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From my perspective, I think the DPLA must proceed in a manner consistent with copyright law. At the same time, it would make sense to propose a package of reforms that might be enacted to make a DPLA more effective over time. Prof. Pam Samuelson of Berkeley has proposed such a package of reforms, which might serve as the basis for a DPLA posture with respect to copyright reforms in the United States. (John Palfrey)
I guess it all depends on what kind of foundation you want the DPLA to have at its base. If it is a foundation of the theft of other’s intellectual property, it will be one of sand and not suitable for the noble institution that I know many of you wish to build.
I would like the DPLA to be a place for people to find books and then read them. I suppose I am mostly thinking about ten years into the future, when disposable solar powered network connected ereaders are abundant and easily distributed to everyone in the world.
