Does anyone know if it's okay to put an out-of-print book on the Internet Archive?

Here's some fast facts to make my case:

  • Out of print
  • First published 1980
  • Republished in 1985 and 1991 (haven't found anything after that)
  • Author died 2018
  • Only book with no purchase link on the author/'s estate website
  • Australian author, Australian published, unsure of international acclaim

And here's some facts to draw up interest:

  • Lesbian tragedy
  • Quick read (~100 pages)


rikaklassen
@rikaklassen

If you use a screen reader and have a GitHub account, consider commenting on this feature request for Mastodon. If you don't use a screen reader, then boost and refrain from speaking over screen reader users.

If you don't use Mastodon as a Cohost user, then boosting awareness about the submitted GitHub issue is still worth your time because we can ask for more alt-text features for Cohost itself.



queer-as-folk-punk
@queer-as-folk-punk

This is your weekly reminder to get a library card.

"But I don't go to the library, I barely go outside--"

Listen to me. Listen. There are so many online services for people with library cards, even if you literally never leave the house. Hoopla for audiobooks, ebooks, comics, movies, TV shows, and music. Libby for ebooks and audiobooks. Kanopy for movies. And so much more. I cannot stress this enough, a library card is not just for physically checking out stuff from the library and then physically bringing it back. If you can't or won't leave the house for any reason, a library card opens up an entire new world of entertainment (and all of it is free!!).

Fuck Netflix, get a library card.


effika
@effika

They sent me an email with instructions to renew online, or I was welcome to call, text, or use the website chat to have someone help me.

I didn't even have to go inside OR talk to a person. I just confirmed my info was still good for my account and clicked the renew button. Easy peasy!