Book News: Vast ‘Digital Public Library Of America’ Opens Today

The Digital Public Library of America, intended to provide free open access to materials from libraries, museums, universities and archives across the country, launches at noon ET on Thursday.

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UPDATE: The launch was to happen in front of the Boston Public Library. Because of the events in Boston this week the launch is being delayed.
Source: http://dp.la/get-involved/events/launch/