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Internet Archive is a non-profit library offering millions of free books, movies & audio files, plus billions of saved web pages in the Wayback Machine.

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2024-09-11 20:54:46

New Feature Alert: Access archived webpages directly through Google Search, now featuring a link to the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine.
🔗 https://blog.archive.org/2024/09/11/new-feature-alert-access-archived-webpages-directly-through-google-search/
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2024-08-26 20:45:01

Why is it important to preserve 78rpm recordings?
As audio preservation expert George Blood explains, "78rpm discs were the way we learned about each other and entertained the world." https://blog.archive.org/2024/08/26/vanishing-culture-on-78s/ #VanishingCulture
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2024-07-01 16:23:04

So what happened last Friday in court with Hachette v. Internet Archive, the publishers' lawsuit against our library? Check out updates in our new post: https://blog.archive.org/2024/07/01/what-happened-last-friday-in-hachette-v-internet-archive/

2024-05-27 16:05:49

Sorry to say, archive.org is under a ddos attack. The data is not affected, but most services are unavailable.
We are working on it & will post updates in comments.

2023-12-25 00:25:55

Sierra Christmas Card 1986: A Computer Christmas https://archive.org/details/sierra-christmas-card-1986 #preservation
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2023-12-06 18:29:58

When the clock strikes midnight on January 1, works of art & culture from 1928 will enter the public domain in the US, meaning they can be remixed & reused in new creative works. And 1928 was a big year, thanks to a famous mouse...
Join our celebrations: https://blog.archive.org/2023/12/05/weird-tales-from-the-public-domain-freeing-culture-from-corporate-captivity/
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2023-09-15 16:19:41

Internet Archive's Director of Library Services, @npub1ecx…v09g, was on Wisconsin Public Radio's "The Morning Show" today, discussing the publishers' lawsuit & why access to information is important for readers everywhere: https://www.wpr.org/shows/libraries-weigh-future-free-e-books-publishers-sue-limits

2023-09-06 15:43:46

Whether you’re a serious gamer or just looking for a break in the day, the Flash Games Software Library has options for any level of computer gaming. 🕹️ Even better, the games can be played right in your browser!
▶️ https://archive.org/details/softwarelibrary_flash?tab=collection

2023-08-21 17:50:11

Washer on the fritz? Can't figure out why that light is blinking on your dashboard? 📒 Check out our collection of >3 million manuals spanning various topics – from household items to tech to crafts and beyond! https://archive.org/details/manuals
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2023-08-18 16:32:39

With digital libraries in the news, ever wondered how the field got its start? Join us next week for a chat with Oya Rieger, one of the early leaders & educators in the movement to digitize collections for preservation & use online.
📅 8/24 @ 10am PT
🎟️ https://blog.archive.org/2023/07/13/book-talk-moving-theory-into-practice/
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2023-08-17 16:07:11

What the Hachette v. Internet Archive decision means for our library: https://blog.archive.org/2023/08/17/what-the-hachette-v-internet-archive-decision-means-for-our-library/ #DigitalRightsForLibraries
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2023-08-11 18:08:37

We submitted a letter to the court today in the ongoing lawsuit against our library. We’re fighting for the rights of libraries to use their print collections in the digital age: https://blog.archive.org/2023/08/11/our-fight-is-far-from-over/ #DigitalRightsForLibraries #EmpoweringResearch
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2023-08-09 15:10:12

🪡 Join lacemaker Mary Mangan and the New England Lace Group as they unravel the intricate history of Ipswich lace using materials from our library ▶️
https://blog.archive.org/2023/08/09/weaving-together-the-story-of-historic-lace-using-the-internet-archive/ #EmpoweringResearch
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2023-08-05 17:05:17

📚🏛️ Want to contribute to the preservation of knowledge? 🌐📦 Learn everything about donating physical items to the Internet Archive in our comprehensive FAQ guide! Help us build a digital archive for future generations 👉 https://help.archive.org/help/frequently-asked-questions/

2023-07-04 12:38:46

🔊 #OnThisDay in 1957, New York radio station WQXR aired a 10+ minute recording of then-Senator John F. Kennedy reciting the Declaration of Independence in full. Listen to this captivating piece of history ▶️ https://archive.org/details/TheDeclarationOfIndependence #July4 #IndependenceDay #JFK