• Long Comment Regarding a Proposed Exemption Under 17 U.S.C. § 1201 

  Unknown author (2023-12-22)

  Proponents are submitting a single comment addressing both motion pictures and literary works because the relevant factual and legal issues as to the two classes of works—including the nature of the proposed research ...
• Initial Comments Regarding Proposed Copyright Exemptions for Software Preservation (B) 

  Albert, Kendra; Gordon, Jaime; Butler, Brandon; Band, Jonathan (2023-12-22)

  Video games in the form of computer programs embodied in physical or downloaded formats that have been lawfully acquired as complete games, that do not require access to an external computer server for gameplay, and that ...
• Initial Comments Regarding Proposed Copyright Exemptions for Software Preservation 

  Band, Jonathan; Brandon, Butler (2023-12-22)

  Computer programs, except video games, that have been lawfully acquired and that are no longer reasonably available in the commercial marketplace, solely for the purpose of lawful preservation of a computer program, or of ...
• Opposition to Motion for Extension of Time Regarding Reinstating Open Internet Rules 

  Unknown author (2023-12-08)

  The above-captioned Parties (Public Knowledge, ALA, Benton Institute, Center for Rural Strategies, Common Cause, Communications Workers of America, Demand Progress Education Fund, Electronic Frontier Foundation, Electronic ...
• Comments of the American Library Association to the Federal Communications Commission's Notice for Proposed Rulemaking for Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet 

  Unknown author (2023-12-14)

  Our nation’s libraries are leaders in creating, fostering, using, extending, and maximizing the potential of the internet for research, education, and the public good. Libraries depend upon an open internet to fulfill their ...
• Brief Of Amici Curiae Electronic Frontier Foundation, Authors Alliance, American Library Association And Association Of Research Libraries In Support Of Petitioners 

  Stoltz, Mitchell (2023-12-04)

  Copyright trolling is a burden on website owners and other internet users, and on the courts, and does not advance the purposes of copyright law. The federal courts have frequently interpreted the Copyright Act and rules ...
• Reply Comments of the American Library Association to the FCC Regarding Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism, Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, and Changes to the Board of Directors of the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc. 

  Inouye, Alan; Clark, Larra; Bocher, Robert; Janicki, Megan (2023-10-23)

  In addition to briefly commenting in support of tribal library E-rate eligibility, our September comments2 focused primarily on the questions and issues the Commission presented in its Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking ...
• Comments of the American Library Association to the FCC Regarding Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism, Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, and Changes to the Board of Directors of the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc. 

  Inouye, Alan; Bocher, Robert; Janicki, Megan; Clark, Larra (2023-09-25)

  The ALA has long supported the E-rate eligibility of tribal libraries and appreciates all the work and actions the Commission has taken over the past several years to make their eligibility a reality. For example, in ...
• Library Copyright Alliance comments to the US Copyright Office on proposed rules for preemptive opt-out 

  Library Copyright Alliance; Band, Jonathan (2021-09-30)
• ALA/ACRL RFI Response: Public Access to White House Office of Science and Technology Policy 

  ALA (2020-04-22)
• Petition of Software Preservation Network and Library Copyright Alliance for Renewal of Exemption for Video Games 

  Unknown author (2023-07-07)

  SPN and LCA have had intimate engagement with the §1201 process, with participation in the DMCA rulemaking dating back to 2016 and 2000 respectively. During the 2018 triennial rulemaking, SPN and LCA were granted an exemption ...
• Petition of Software Preservation Network and Library Copyright Alliance for Renewal of Exemption for Software 

  Unknown author (2023-07-07)

  SPN and LCA have had intimate engagement with the §1201 process, with participation in the DMCA rulemaking dating back to 2016 and 2000 respectively. During the 2018 triennial rulemaking, SPN and LCA were granted an exemption ...
• Comments of the American Library Association to the Senate USF Working Group on the Future of the Universal Service Fund 

  Inouye, Alan; Frisque, Michelle; Clark, Larra; Bocher, Robert (2023-08-25)

  Universal service “is the principle that all Americans should have access to communications services.” The Telecommunications Act of 1996 expanded service to include “increased access to both telecommunications and advanced ...
• Comments of the American Library Association on the NTIA Internet and Computer Use Survey 

  Clark, Larra (2023-08-01)

  The NTIA Internet Use Survey is a unique and invaluable source of data about US residents’ digital access and adoption.1 The federal government is the sole source of statistically representative, rigorous information on ...
• Comments of the Schools Health and Libraries Broadband Coalition on Tailoring the Application of the Uniform Guidance to the BEAD Program 

  Unknown author (2023-08-04)

  The Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband (SHLB) Coalition and the governmental, school, library, public interest and service provider representatives listed below appreciate the opportunity to file these comments in ...
• FY 2021 Library Program Funding before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee 

  Kromer, Kathi (2020-05-22)
• LIBRARY COPYRIGHT ALLIANCE COMMENTS ON “DIGITAL COPYRIGHT ACT OF 2021” DISCUSSION DRAFT 

  Jonathan, Band (Library Copyright Alliance, 2021-03-05)
• Comments of ALA filed with the FCC Regarding Tribal Libraries and Erate CC Docket No. 02-6 

  Inouye, Alan; Bocher, Robert; Janicki, Megan; Clark, Megan (2023-05-23)

  E-rate funding is imperative to close the digital divide and advance digital equity across the nation. Simplifying and streamlining the E-rate process would remove barriers to access for Tribal libraries and other small ...
• Comments of the American Library Association in Response to the Request for Comments on the Development of Digital Equity Act Programs Established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for Implementation by NTIA; Docket Number: NTIA-2023-0002 

  Inouye, Alan; Clark, Larra; Frisque, Michelle; Janicki, Megan (2023-05-01)
• Schools Health and Libraries Broadband Coalition Ex Parte Filing Establishing the Digital Opportunity Data Collection, WC Docket No. 19-195 

  Unknown author (2023-02-07)

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