ERPANET Case Study: Project Gutenberg

"ERPANET Case Study: Project Gutenberg" by ERPANET is a publication that explores the groundbreaking efforts of Project Gutenberg, the pioneering digital library focused on providing free eBooks, and it highlights the importance of keeping literary works accessible in the digital age. The study details how Project Gutenberg began its mission to digitize important books and documents for everyone to use, relying mostly on volunteers to create a vast collection of over 13,380 eBooks. It talks about how the project carefully follows copyright rules, the steps taken to turn physical books into digital formats, and the methods used to ensure these digital books last and remain easily accessible. The study also looks at the problems of keeping digital information safe over time, following legal requirements, and the project's plans for future growth, emphasizing Project Gutenberg's central role in making knowledge freely available and preserving culture.