Jean Armour Polly, aka the Net-mom & the person who helped popularize the phrase “surfing the internet," celebrates the Internet Archive’s 1 trillionth webpage. Her message highlights the ephemerality of websites, the importance of preserving digital culture, & honors the librarians & archivists who make it possible. More ⬇️

Voices Celebrating 1 Trillion Web Pages: Jean Armour Polly, Net-Mom | Internet Archive Blogs

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The internet does not have to stay broken. Cory Doctorow’s #booktalk on ENSHITTIFICATION will walk through how we reached this point & what real steps can move us toward a healthier digital world. 📆 Friday, Nov 21st 🕙 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET 📍 Online 🎟️

Book Talk: Enshittification with Cory Doctorow

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97 years ago today, Steamboat Willie paddled onto the cinema screen. In 2024, this iconic cartoon entered the public domain, opening new possibilities for sharing, remixing & reimagining. Watch this space for Public Domain Day 2026 announcements & celebrations! 👀 Watch the full cartoon ➡️

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Steamboat Willie : Ub Iwerks : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

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The @npub1umd6...wfr7 microfiche digitization #livestream gives you real-time preservation work plus mellow lo-fi vibes — the chillest way to watch history get saved. Our second shift is live now (4 PM–Midnight PT). 📡 https://www.youtube.com/live/SxUjwZYBIUs #LiveNow #Preservation #LiveStream

Hearing a lot about Oz this week? Did you know many of the original Oz books & early media are in the public domain? Explore these classic works & how you can access them in our blog! 📖 Learn more ⬇️

The Wonderful Public Domain of Oz | Internet Archive Blogs

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From CNN: Inside the old church where one trillion webpages are being saved https://www.cnn.com/2025/11/16/business/video/internet-archive-wayback-machine-church-digvid

Planning your week? Cory Doctorow’s #booktalk on ENSHITTIFICATION is your chance to learn who broke the internet & how we can fix it. The concept became the 2023 Word of the Year & was cited as inspiration for the 2025 season of Black Mirror. Co-hosted with @npub17kr5...p88t. 📆 Friday, Nov 21st 🕙 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET 📍 Online 🎟️

Book Talk: Enshittification with Cory Doctorow

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🧵 UC Berkeley’s California Local Government Documents Collection, hosted by the Internet Archive, makes local planning treasures accessible. The 1990 Loyola Corners Neighborhood Commercial Center Specific Plan (Los Altos) shows how specific plans help cities tailor design, circulation & development standards to local needs while balancing growth & community character. Explore more California city & county specific plans here:

Internet Archive: Digital Library of Free & Borrowable Texts, Movies, Music & Wayback Machine

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Cory Doctorow’s #booktalk on ENSHITTIFICATION builds on his long career as a science fiction author, activist & journalist. His work from The Lost Cause to Chokepoint Capitalism to The Internet Con shows how power shapes our digital lives. Join us & Authors Alliance for this conversation. 📆 Friday, Nov 21st 🕙 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET 📍 Online 🎟️

Book Talk: Enshittification with Cory Doctorow

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"A truly historic accomplishment," as NPR President & CEO Katherine Maher puts it: “1 trillion web pages. That’s 1 trillion artifacts and snapshots of our interconnected world.” 🎬 Maher reflects on why preserving our digital record matters more than ever, and the crucial role of the Wayback Machine. 📝 More ⤵️

Voices Celebrating 1 Trillion Pages: Katherine Maher, President and CEO of NPR | Internet Archive Blogs

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