The discussion centers on alternatives to Open Library for borrowing books online, particularly in light of recent issues with Archive.org. Users highlighted resources such as the University of Minnesota's Open Textbook Library for physics textbooks and the BCcampus collection for open access textbooks. The Internet Archive's Wayback Machine faced significant disruptions due to hacking incidents, resulting in the temporary unavailability of several services, including OpenLibrary. As of October 10, 2023, users are encouraged to check official channels for updates on service restoration.
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Archive.orghagopbul said:hello :
is there any websites like open library , for borrowing books online
I have found this site from the University of MN that has physics textbooks in digital format.hagopbul said:hello :
is there any websites like open library , for borrowing books online
It is currently hacked/taken down. It's not known if it comes back.Frabjous said:Archive.org
Wow, who would want to do that?dextercioby said:It is currently hacked/taken down. It's not known if it comes back.
I have no idea, but there is a 4 minute video that explains the news as of October 10.WWGD said:Wow, who would want to do that?