Managing Digital Rights a practitioner's guide

• Other Authors: Pedley, Paul (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: London Facet Publishing 2005
• Subjects: Copyright > Electronic information resources
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 Information professionals are becoming increasingly reliant on content in digital form such as databases, news feeds, e-books, electronic reference materials or e-journals; or they may wish to digitize content that they hold in hard copy format. Rather than relying exclusively on copyright law to protect their content, rights owners also use licence or contractual agreements, and technology in the shape of digital rights management (DRM) systems and electronic rights management information, in order to protect, control and enforce their rights over digital assets. DRM technology is used in order to control access to digital content; the uses made of that content; and the integrity of the work; and also in order to ensure payment. The Copyright Directive (2001/29/EC) which was implemented in the UK through the Copyright and Related Rights Regulations gave legal protection to those using such systems. This book is a practical guide to the use of digital content. It deals with the question of how electronic information can be used legitimately, outlining the issues to be considered and suggests practical ways in which copyright clearance can be obtained whilst keeping the administration to a manageable level. It will cover topics such as: managing database and e-journal licenses; rights such as music, video or audio content; the implications of digital rights for teaching and learning, such as the use of digital content in virtual or management learning environments; the rights owner's perspective.