The Association of Research Libraries reports in the latest E-News for ARL Directors that the Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008 (S. 2913) has stalled in the Senate over state sovereign immunity and qualifying searches issues. It is uncertain if the bill will be considered further in this session.
Read more about it at "Orphan Works Legislation Fails to Move Forward in US."
stop the madness and just kick this bill out!
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