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🚀 Introducing Future Knowledge—a new podcast from the Internet Archive & Authors Alliance exploring how knowledge is created, shared & preserved in the digital age. Each episode pairs authors with thought leaders in policy, tech, and the arts. Explore current issues in digital preservation, copyright, AI, and more with hosts Chris Freeland (Internet Archive) & David Hansen (Authors Alliance). 🎙️ Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gKMFXFdi

Watch government transparency in action—frame by frame. We just launched a live feed from the microfiche digitization lab! 🎞️ Real-time scanning of government documents & records for Democracy's Library. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gKicqi-q

Documents bearing witness to the lives of enslaved people in Aruba are now recognized by UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register. These documents are preserved at the National Archives of Aruba & the Biblioteca Nacional Aruba, and are accessible at the Internet Archive. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gjqeEK8m Peter Scholing Ray-anne Hernandez

Aruba’s Slavery Documents Registered in UNESCO’s International Memory of the World (MoW) Register The Aruba National Committee for UNESCO’s Memory of the World Program (MoW-AW) is proud to announce that documents related to slavery in Aruba have been officially registered in UNESCO’s Memory of the World International Register. The decision was made during the meeting of UNESCO’s Executive Board in Paris on the 10th of April, 2025. The documents in question are part of the collections of the National Archives of Aruba (ANA) and the National Library of Aruba (BNA), and they provide clarity on the lives of enslaved people and their descendants in Aruba. With this registration, Aruba’s documents are now officially part of the existing entry titled “Documentary heritage of the enslaved people of the Dutch Caribbean and their descendants (1816–1969)”, which already included contributions from Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Suriname, and the Netherlands. Curaçao has also made new additions to the existing entry, which were likewise registered. The nomination was prepared through collaboration between MoW-AW, UNESCO Aruba, ANA and BNA. This registration acknowledges the unique and international value of Aruba’s slavery-related documents as an important source for understanding our colonial past and its influence on the present. For MoW-AW, this marks a historic achievement. This international recognition gives voice to the many people who suffered during the period of slavery and helps strengthen our identity as a people. Moreover, the registration in this international register promotes ongoing preservation, digitization, and accessibility of historical documents, which is already being carried out through the Coleccion Aruba platform. The registered documents are accessible via Coleccion Aruba (Collectie Aruba) or Internet Archive for schools, researchers, and the broader community. MoW-AW is preparing a public celebration to mark this important moment and hopes that in the meantime, this achievement will serve as a point of reflection and encourage dialogue about the legacy of slavery in Aruba. MoW-AW, UNESCO Aruba, ANA, and BNA would like to thank all partners who contributed in one way or another to the nomination, both locally and internationally. A special thank-you and congratulations go to all colleagues at the National Archives and National Library, as well as our colleagues in Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Suriname, and the Netherlands who worked together to make this possible. For more information: UNESCO Aruba – info@unesco.aw (MoW-AW Secretariat) Direct links to the documents: www.coleccion.aw/mow https://lnkd.in/eJiEX3Ez Peter Scholing Ray-anne Hernandez Biblioteca Nacional Aruba

Internet Archive Responds to Record Labels: Stop Playing “Hide-The-Ball” Yesterday, the Internet Archive submitted its response to the record labels’ recent motion, which seeks to add an additional 493 sound recordings to their lawsuit against the Internet Archive for preserving 78rpm sound recordings. The Internet Archive’s position is clear: the labels have been engaged in a long-running game of “hide-the-ball” and their motion to file a second amended complaint should be denied. Read the full response and explore links that help explain what's at stake in the lawsuit: https://lnkd.in/gN87fGSc

Internet Archive Responds to Record Labels: Stop Playing “Hide-The-Ball” Yesterday, the Internet Archive submitted its response to the record labels’ recent motion, which seeks to add an additional 493 sound recordings to their lawsuit against the Internet Archive for preserving 78rpm sound recordings. The Internet Archive’s position is clear: the labels have been engaged in a long-running game of “hide-the-ball” and their motion to file a second amended complaint should be denied. Read the full response and explore links that help explain what's at stake in the lawsuit: https://lnkd.in/gN87fGSc

The Internet Archive is SUCH a special place. I was tremendously honored to be invited to speak at Funding the Commons "Infrastructures of Resilience" this last weekend. The event brought together brilliant thinkers and builders like Wendy Hanamura, Samuel J Klein, Danny O'Brien, Tom Kalil, Allison Duettmann, Evan Miyazono, Mark Graham, and SO many others who continue to inspire me to think differently and dream bigger. 💖 HUGE thank you to Beth McCarthy and the team for inviting me. I believe the talks were recorded, so I’ll share back when we get the links! UPDATE: Thanks to Matthew Markovich for finding the recording. My part starts at ~1:36:00, about halfway in the video. My talk is ~10min, but I highly recommend watching the other sessions if you have time! https://lnkd.in/edDGkA73

Brewster Kahle, founder of the Internet Archive, will give a lecture in Leiden. Kahle will give this lecture (Copyright in the 21st century, the case of the Internet Archive) in the Telders Auditorium (Academy Building) on Tuesday 18 March 2025, 16:00 hr. Organizers Jos Damen and Dirk Visser Entrance is free. Please confirm your attendance on LinkedIn. Maarten Zeinstra Arnoud💻 Engelfriet

What values should we preserve in our digital world? 🌐🛡️ At FtC SF on March 15-16, Mark Graham, Director of the Wayback Machine at the Internet Archive, will discuss the importance of maintaining transparency, accessibility, and trustworthiness in our digital records. With a career dedicated to digital preservation and open knowledge, Mark leads efforts to archive vast amounts of web content, ensuring that the internet remains a reliable repository of human history. His work emphasizes the need for collective responsibility in preserving the digital commons for future generations. Join us at #FtCSF to explore how we can uphold the values that define our digital landscape. 🔗 Sign up: https://lu.ma/ftc-sf-2025

If you've ever wondered how the Wayback Machine operates or how web archiving works in general, this new 3+minute video from CBS News is a great place to start: https://lnkd.in/gcYVatdq