Molly White
Role at the time: Independent technology writer
Defended or excused
Statement summary
White argues that a library that buys a book should be able to lend it and that readers should be able to read without third parties watching them. She criticizes the Second Circuit's ruling against the Internet Archive's lending program.
“When a library buys a book, they should be able to lend it.”
Open source (opens in a new tab)Molly White argues that libraries should be able to lend books they buyOpening statement of principles and analysis of controlled digital lending
White's criticism is attributed commentary. Her publisher page offers a complete audio voiceover.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)Why we used this label
The reference point is Internet Archive's unlicensed controlled digital lending. The speaker defends that practice and its public benefits.