Orphaned Works

Orphaned works are creative works—such as books, films, photographs, music, or artworks—for which the copyright holder cannot be identified or located, even after a diligent search. This makes it difficult or impossible to obtain permission to preserve this work.

Orphaned Works

Digital materials where copyright is uncertain, disputed or unknowable, meaning that preservation actions are constrained or prevented.

Since 2017 Orphaned Works