"Objecting to the Google Print Library Project is like objecting to having your books in the public library." [more] "Nothing will stop the onward press of info-gluts to commandeer all the printed words in the world. But who will protect the writer?" [more] "How dreary that book publishers, like the record companies, have taken a position which has already been proven to be short-sighted—and very much against the interests of writers." [more] Click here for more responses from PEN Members. Home > Membership > Forum > Google Forum | | MEMBERSHIP FORUM If you are a member of PEN American Center, please let us know what you think using the following form. As of November 10, 2005, 62% of PEN Members DO object to having their published and/or copyrighted works made available to the public via the Google Print Library Project and 38% do NOT object. Selected responses are available here. Your name: Your e-mail address: I have no objection to having my published/copyrighted works made available to the public via the Google Print Library Project. I do object to having my published/copyrighted works made available to the public via the Google Print Library Project.    In general, what do you think about the development of technologies that could allow your published/copyrighted works to be accessed for free by a worldwide online audience? Yes, PEN may post some or all of my response to this web site. No, do not post my response. I would like to see more forums like this in the future. Are there any topics in particular that you would like to see discussed here in the future? Home | Site Map | Copyright / Privacy Policy | Contact Us © 2004-2008 PEN American Center. All rights reserved.