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Library of Congress Seeks Input on Next Register of Copyrights

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Published February 26th, 2020
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Summary

The Library of Congress is requesting public input on the necessary qualifications and priorities for the next Register of Copyrights. This input will guide the selection process for the new Register.

What changed

The Library of Congress, through its Librarian Carla Hayden, has issued a request for public input regarding the selection of the next Register of Copyrights. The consultation seeks to gather information on the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the role, as well as the top three priorities for the incoming Register. This initiative is being conducted under the authority of 17 U.S.C. 701.

Interested parties are invited to submit their input by March 20, 2020. The feedback will directly inform the Library's decision-making process for appointing the next Register of Copyrights. While this is a consultation and does not impose direct compliance obligations, it represents an opportunity for stakeholders to influence the future leadership of the U.S. Copyright Office.

What to do next

  1. Submit input on qualifications and priorities for the next Register of Copyrights by March 20, 2020.

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Content

ACTION:

Request for public input.

SUMMARY:

The Library of Congress seeks public input on the expertise needed by the next Register of Copyrights and the top three priorities
for the next Register. Public input will inform the Library's understanding of the knowledge, skills, and abilities that are
most important in the selection of the next Register.

DATES:

Interested persons are invited to provide input by March 20, 2020.

ADDRESSES:

You may provide input at the Library of Congress website: https://www.loc.gov/about/librarian-of-congress-seeks-input-on-register-of-copyrights/.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

April V. Slayton, Director of Communications, (202) 707-0020, aslayton@loc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

(17 U.S.C. 701).

Dated: February 26, 2020. Carla Hayden, Librarian of Congress. [FR Doc. 2020-04247 Filed 3-2-20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 1410-10-P

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Classification

Agency
LOC
Published
February 26th, 2020
Compliance deadline
March 20th, 2020 (2188 days ago)
Instrument
Consultation
Legal weight
Non-binding
Stage
Consultation
Change scope
Minor

Who this affects

Applies to
Legal professionals Government agencies
Geographic scope
National (US)

Taxonomy

Primary area
Intellectual Property
Operational domain
Legal
Topics
Copyright

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