The close call on the orphan works bill made the Library Journal's Top Ten Stories of 2008. Here's their assessment for 2009:
"With economic and international crises sure to command Congress’ attention in 2009, it’s questionable whether orphan works will rise again anytime soon. Nevertheless, this year’s effort, the result of continuous hard work and some masterful politicking by library groups and their allies, stands as an achievement worth noting, and at the very least establishes a benchmark for continuing efforts."
Related post here.
