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'Libraries: managing licences for digital resources': a practical guide
This book has been written as a practical guide for people working in
any type of library who are involved in decisions relating to the
acquisition and management of electronic material including computer
software, CD-ROMs and online services such as e-journals, databases and
other material.
There is currently a great deal of controversy over the proper relationship between copyright and contract—particularly in relation to electronic resources—and in many cases, different views are taken on the subject by copyright owner interests and people working in libraries. The reason for the controversy is that where materials are accessed under a contract, the terms or conditions of the contract can mean that the library and its users can no longer rely on the provisions in the Copyright Act which allow libraries and people such as researchers to use material without permission (for example, for research or study).
This book is not, however, a discussion paper on this controversy. Rather, our aim is to help library staff devise and assess procedures for the acquisition and management of electronic resources, whether those materials are for use by clients or staff. This book also aims to help you recognise when you may need legal advice.
Training on managing licences for digital resources
There is currently a great deal of controversy over the proper relationship between copyright and contract—particularly in relation to electronic resources—and in many cases, different views are taken on the subject by copyright owner interests and people working in libraries. The reason for the controversy is that where materials are accessed under a contract, the terms or conditions of the contract can mean that the library and its users can no longer rely on the provisions in the Copyright Act which allow libraries and people such as researchers to use material without permission (for example, for research or study).
This book is not, however, a discussion paper on this controversy. Rather, our aim is to help library staff devise and assess procedures for the acquisition and management of electronic resources, whether those materials are for use by clients or staff. This book also aims to help you recognise when you may need legal advice.
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