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Internet Archive becomes an official US federal library

Original: The Internet Archive just became an official U.S. federal library

The Internet Archive, the San Francisco-based nonprofit behind the Wayback Machine, has been designated an official U.S. federal library. The move formally recognises the organisation within the federal library system, giving the digital archive an official government status. Observers are discussing what the designation means for the preservation of digital materials and the Archive's long-term standing.

Why now: The Internet Archive's new official federal library status is a notable milestone for digital preservation.

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