1. The document discusses copyright and intellectual property issues related to digitizing collections for an archaeological and natural history society. It covers basic copyright rules and challenges with orphan works. 2. Clearing rights for digitization projects takes significant time and resources, including identifying rights holders, determining ownership status, and obtaining permissions. 3. When rights cannot be cleared, organizations should demonstrate "due diligence" in trying to identify rights holders and manage legal risks through non-commercial educational use.