Stories

Earlier this year, the United States Copyright Office added or renewed a number of exemptions to the DCMA, including many that benefit education and research.

A computer monitor with a graphic of virtual locks in a digital network pattern.

An open access mandate for federally funded research highlights the importance of equitable access to scholarship.

Sunrise view of the United States Capitol Building with green trees in the foreground.

Courts have ruled that the Internet Archive's controlled digital lending program is not fair use. Here’s what it means for the rest of us.

A person is using a flatbed scanner to scan a book. The lid of the scanner is open, and the person’s left hand holds the book down on the glass surface. The right hand appears to be either guiding or steadying the left hand. Bright light from the scanner illuminates both hands and part of the book, creating a contrast with the darker surroundings.

John Mark Ockerbloom has created a unique browsable database that examines book censorship past and present.

An individual stands in a library aisle holding a stack of books. Visible titles include Lysistrata, Maus, Angels in America, His Name is George Floyd, New Kid, and Ulysses. Shelves filled with books of various sizes and colors surround the individual on both sides, extending into the background.

Learn more about Latinx heritage and experiences with this month's featured books and DVDs.

Assortment of colorful book covers and DVD cases spread out, some with obscured titles, showcasing various literary works.

The Research Data and Digital Scholarship Exchange (RDDSx) offers a vibrant interactive, collaborative space for the Penn community to discover and apply digital methods for conducting research and creating scholarship.