This National Library Week, we're celebrating the power of libraries to endure—even in the face of unprecedented challenges. In our latest Vanishing Culture essay, @npub1fl6v...kwvj shares why preserving the library system matters now more than ever:

Vanishing Culture: Preserving the Library System | Internet Archive Blogs

More books & periodicals are online than any library can hold. Should we rethink how we access & navigate them? @BBCWorldService The Forum explores the past, present & future of libraries with Brewster Kahle, Randa Chidiac & Dr. Andrew Hui. 🎧 Listen now: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct5jy0 #DigitalLibraries #FutureOfLibraries #KnowledgeForAll @npub1fl6v...kwvj @npub1xrj3...9q43

New Feature Alert: Access archived webpages directly through Google Search, now featuring a link to the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine. 🔗

New Feature Alert: Access Archived Webpages Directly Through Google Search | Internet Archive Blogs

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."

Vanishing Culture: On 78s | Internet Archive Blogs

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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:

What happened last Friday in Hachette v. Internet Archive? | Internet Archive Blogs

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.

Sierra Christmas Card 1986: A Computer Christmas

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Sierra Christmas Card 1986: A Computer Christmas : Sierra On-Line : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

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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!

Internet Archive: Digital Library of Free & Borrowable Texts, Movies, Music & Wayback Machine

For citizen journalist Sarah Barry, the Wayback Machine is a critical tool for locating and preserving public health information. Learn more about Sarah's work in our latest profile:

Citizen Journalist Traces the Science to Debunk Public Health Misinformation | Internet Archive Blogs

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“When people want to listen to music they go to Spotify. When people want to study sound recordings as they were originally created, they go to libraries like the Internet Archive. Both are needed. There shouldn’t be conflict here.” - @npub1fl6v...kwvj Read our full statement about the recording industry lawsuit against our library:

Internet Archive Responds to Recording Industry Lawsuit Targeting Obsolete Media | Internet Archive Blogs