Association of Research Libraries (ARL®)

The Section 108 Study Group is examining the exceptions and limitations available to libraries and archives under Section 108 of the Copyright Act and considering changes to better meet the needs of libraries and archives in the digital environment. The study group is sponsored by the Library of Congress and the US Copyright Office and is comprised of librarians, lawyers, and members of the commercial sector. It is expected that the study group will issue a report with recommendations concerning possible changes to Section 108 by early 2007.

• ARL White Paper on Interlibrary Loan, by Anne K. Beaubien, Director, Cooperative Access Services, University of Michigan Library, June 2007 (PDF)

• ALA and ARL Response Regarding Interlibrary Loan and Other Copies for Users, Feb. 26, 2007 (PDF)

• ALA and ARL Position on Access and Digital Preservation, Nov. 9, 2006 (PDF) and
  Part II: Detailed Responses to Section 108 Working Group Questions, Nov. 9, 2006 (PDF)

• ARL and ALA File Comments on Section 108 Study Group Efforts, April 24, 2006 (PDF)

• ARL and ALA File Comments on Section 108 Study Group Efforts, Feb. 22, 06 (PDF)