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Unit 5: Intellectual Property Rights in Digital Libraries
• Copyright law and digital content
• Fair use and educational exceptions
• Licensing agreements for digital resources
• Ethical considerations in digital library use.
Unit 5: Intellectual Property Rights in Digital Libraries
Copyright Law and Digital Content
Copyright law protects original works of authorship, including books, articles,
images, and software. When creating or using digital content, it is essential to
understand and comply with copyright law.
Key concepts:
• Author's Rights: The creator of a work has the exclusive right to
reproduce, distribute, perform, display, and create derivative works
based on the work.
• Fair Use: In certain circumstances, it may be permissible to use
copyrighted material without obtaining permission. This is known as fair
use.
• Licensing: Copyright owners can grant licenses to others to use their
works under specific terms and conditions.
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