The original model (lending out one digital copy per physical copy held) has merit [0]. It's called "controlled digital lending." The issue is that the Interne

The original model (lending out one digital copy per physical copy held) has merit [0]. It's called "controlled digital lending." The issue is that the Internet Archive is lending out unlimited digital copies if they hold even one physical copy. At best, that's a legally dubious position. The Internet Archive even admits this practice wouldn't qualify as "controlled digital lending." [1] [0]: https://help.archive.org/hc/en-us/articles/360042654251-National-Emergency-Library-FAQs#h_11e65d8d-badc-499a-aa93-8242abbab2e3 https://help.archive.org/hc/en-us/articles/360042654251-Nati... [1]: https://help.archive.org/hc/en-us/articles/360042654251-National-Emergency-Library-FAQs#h_994793fd-f604-4dda-a781-e5571f3ee117 https://help.archive.org/hc/en-us/articles/360042654251-Nati...