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B5(Jan/Feb. 2006)

The Google Book Search Project: Is Online Indexing a Fair Use Under Copyright Law?
Jeweler, Robin
Congressional Research Service Report, Released December 28, 2005
Google, Inc. is digitally scanning the collections of several prominent libraries in order to create a vast searchable database of literary works. Copyright holders who have not authorized and object to the digitization have filed suit against the company. This report provides background on the pending litigation. It will be updated as judicial developments warrant. " Robin Jeweler is a Legislative Attorney with the American Law Division.
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