Authors speak out: an update on the Wiley ebook situation
Last week we wrote about publisher John Wiley & Sons abruptly removing some 1,300 ebooks from library collections, and then […]
Biden’s Open Access to Research Policy and How it Affects Authors
Several weeks ago, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) issued a memo titled Ensuring Free, Immediate,
Authors Alliance Supports Model Ebook Legislation
Authors Alliance is pleased to add its support to an effort that would restore balance to the ebook market. Last
Update: Fair Use in the Courts in 2021
In April, we published a post on two major fair use decisions from this year: Google v. Oracle and The
Update: Library E-Book Lending Legislation and Partnerships
It is no secret that Authors Alliance loves libraries, and we support policies that help libraries fulfill their essential role
Copyright and American Independence Day
In today’s post, we will be sharing some facts about copyright law and American Independence Day. While the two might
Libraries, COVID-19, and E-Book Lending: One Year Later
This is the second in a two post series on how libraries have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic, one year
Creation is Not a Closed Book Exam: Developing the Best Practices in Fair Use for Open Educational Resources
by Will Cross and Meredith Jacob, originally posted on the Copyright at Harvard Library blog You can learn a lot
December 2020 Copyright Roundup
Last month was a busy one for copyright law (although we cannot fault you if you were distracted by other
Fair Use and Parody in Fiction
In celebration of National Novel Writing month, Authors Alliance is pleased to bring you resources and information about copyright issues