The US Copyright Office published a report on their priorities and special projects for the next two years, which is something between a wishlist and a to-do list. A number of their topics for further study are items that had been forestalled by the now-rejected Google Books Settlement–and still might not move forward since to a large extent they require action by Congress. Nonetheless, the office has prepared preliminary analysis “identifying the issues related to mass book digitization—developments” and plans on further “research and policy discussions.” They say they “will continue to provide analysis and support to Congress” on dealing with […]