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When I buy a physical book, am I entitled to scan for myself? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 1 month ago by niko@sh.itjust.works to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I don't mean to distribute, but to scan for myself to read digitally, am I allowed to do that legally and ethically when I buy a physical book or would that be totally unethical and illegal?

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[–] CaptainBasculin@lemmy.ml 14 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Recycling is definetly in the clear, however donating to libraries would be more meaningful; as it offers a chance for more people to read them.

[–] niko@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Would it be legal also if I had scanned it for myself only beforehand to access digitally? I also think it'd be more meaningful but the local library here gives you a form to fill if you want to donate anything so that gets me in doubt

[–] CaptainBasculin@lemmy.ml 8 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Legal? Likely not, as you're turning one copy into two copies.

Would anyone pursue you? Likely not. No one is going to get a warrant to search your devices to see if you've photocopied your books before giving them away; unless you're sharing the digital files publically.

Do not share the digital files publically, as that is definetly not legal.