Join music librarian Kathleen DeLaurenti for a discussion with authors Bill Rosenblatt & Howie Singer about their new book, Key Changes, covering the top ten technological advances that have disrupted the music industry. Register now!
Interested in what’s happening with the library practice of Controlled Digital Lending? Catch up on new projects & see how libraries are using CDL to reach their patrons in a webinar co-sponsored by Library Futures and the Internet Archive. REGISTER NOW!
Join us for an IN-PERSON book talk with MARTIN RAUCHBAUER and author DAVID G. STORK about PIXELS & PAINTINGS, the pioneering presentation of computer-based image analysis of fine art, forging a dialog between art scholars and the computer vision community. Here is our recording of the talk: https://archive.org/details/david-stork-pixels-and-paintings-booktalk
We are looking for filmmakers and artists of all levels to create and upload short films of 2–3 minutes to the Internet Archive to help us celebrate Public Domain Day at our celebrations on January 24 & January 25, 2024! CONTEST GUIDELINES
Step into a time capsule of creativity on January 24, 2024, at the Internet Archive, as we celebrate the release of new cultural treasures into the public domain. Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with period tunes, classic cocktails, and a cinematic journey into the past. These works, once bound by copyright restrictions, will […]
The mouse that became Mickey will finally be free of his corporate captivity as the copyright term of the 1928 animated Disney film, Steamboat Willie, expires along with that of thousands of other cultural works on the first day of 2024. Join us for a virtual celebration at 10am PT / 1pm ET on January […]
Join us for a VIRTUAL book talk with author Joanne McNeil about her latest book, WRONG WAY, which examines the treacherous gaps between the working and middle classes wrought by the age of AI. McNeil will be in conversation with author Sarah Jaffe. WRONG WAY was named one of the best books of 2023 by the New Yorker and Esquire. It was the […]
This 18th edition of LOST LANDSCAPES immerses viewers in the dynamic tapestry of mobility and communication across the Bay Area. Delving into the rich archival footage of San Francisco and its environs, the film captures the essence of daily life, work, and celebration, while revisiting both familiar and obscure historical moments. REGISTER NOW! This unique […]
From Prince of Persia to Replay: A video game creator's family odyssey Jordan Mechner (creator of “Prince of Persia”) shares his story as a pioneer in the fast-growing video game industry from the 1980s to today, and how his family’s back story as refugees from war-torn Europe led to his own multifaceted 4-decade creative career. […]
Join us for a book talk with ANDREA I. COPLAND & KATHLEEN DeLAURENTI about UNLOCKING THE DIGITAL AGE: The Musician’s Guide to Research, Copyright, and Publishing, a crucial resource for early career musicians navigating the complexities of the digital era. Copland and DeLaurenti will be in conversation with musician and educator, KYOKO KITAMURA. Our discussion […]
Join Us for a Screening of "Charade" on April 12th! The Internet Archive will be holding a screening of Charade on Friday, April 12th, starting at 6:30 pm, as the first of a series of public domain film nights. Tickets are $5, but no one will be turned away due to lack of funds. Local […]
Join technology scholar LAURA DENARDIS for a conversation with authors ARAM SINNREICH & JESSE GILBERT about data surveillance, digital forensics, and generative AI. REGISTER NOW