scholarly journals Current developments in document delivery in Germany

2014 ◽  
Vol 42 (2/3) ◽  
pp. 75-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Markus Brammer ◽  
Jens Olf
Keyword(s):  
Full Text ◽  
Scientific Information ◽  
Digital Rights Management ◽  
Copyright Law ◽  
International Exchange ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Document Delivery ◽  
Rights Management ◽  
Wide Scale ◽  
Electronic Delivery

Purpose – The purpose of the paper is to give an overview about the framework of copyright law and licences as well as the development of German National Library of Science and Technology (TIB) full-text supply services within that framework. The change of German copyright law in 2008 posed a challenge to TIB’s full-text supply services. While TIB can deliver on the basis of a statutory limitation any document to customers within Germany via mail and fax, there are restrictions for electronic delivery. Design/methodology/approach – The article describes the framework of German copyright law and licences for document delivery as well as activities of TIB to continue servicing customers in a best possible way within the existing framework. Findings – Licence agreements with publishers or intermediaries such as Rights Reproduction Organizations are now in place to allow delivery of electronic documents on a wide scale. Within this complicated framework of licence agreements, digital rights management (DRM) systems are a challenge for customers and the delivery service. However, it can be noted, that a simple watermark suffices nearly all publishers in agreements covering pay-per-view delivery of generic digital article files, and only 25 per cent require strict DRM for document delivery scanned from the print. At the same time, TIB looks for more customer-friendly DRM systems. Also, TIB is looking for ways to cooperate with partners to raise efficiency gains and to offer a more convenient service to its customers. Finally, TIB experiences that inadequate copyright law still poses a major hindrance for the international exchange of scientific information being part of its collection. Originality/value – The article describes the development of document supply services of the major TIB publications. It also shows the barriers which inadequate copyright law poses to the exchange of scientific information.

Standing strong in the winds of change: an analysis of a Document Delivery Service in South Korea

2015 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jung Sun Oh ◽  
Ji Won Lee
Keyword(s):  
Resource Sharing ◽  
Policy Changes ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Delivery Service ◽  
Document Delivery ◽  
Electronic Delivery ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Document Delivery Service ◽  
Service Framework

Purpose – This paper aims to review the evolution of a nation-wide Document Delivery Service in Korea over the past decade, focusing on how the service has been reconfigured to sustain and fortify its position as a central channel for accessing information in the era of abundant digital resources. Design/methodology/approach – The impacts of policy changes and technical improvements introduced incrementally over the years on the advance of the service are analyzed. The overall statistics over the period of 14 years are first presented to show the changing trends of the service, and the transaction log of the period of nine years is analyzed in detail to examine the impact of policy implementation and technical advancement on the quantity and quality of the service. Findings – The transaction log analysis has uncovered the two main themes or directions of changes that have contributed to its robustness. First, changes introduced to streamline the service process both on the request end (unmediated requests) and on the delivery end (electronic delivery) have brought a sizable improvement on the speed of the service. Second, efforts to incorporate various resource-sharing activities into a unified service framework have led to an enhanced efficiency of the service as well as an increase in volume. Originality/value – The empirical data demonstrating how managerial and technological changes have contributed to sustain the value of the service can be valuable benchmarking data for other services facing the same challenges.

Minding the Gap: eBook package purchasing

2015 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 113-118 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erin E. Kerby ◽  
Kelli Trei
Keyword(s):  
Web Sites ◽  
Digital Rights Management ◽  
Detailed Comparison ◽  
User Preferences ◽  
Purchasing Decisions ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Related Subject ◽  
Digital Rights ◽  
Rights Management ◽  
Attractive Option

Purpose – This study aims to highlight practical considerations to be made when choosing an eBook package for an institution. Many academic libraries purchase eBooks bundled in packages, either as a time- or cost-saving measure or to build a new subject collection. Design/methodology/approach – The authors searched the Web sites of six major publishers for information on eBook packages, including subject coverage, digital rights management restrictions and usage allowances. The analysis also includes a potential overlap between related subject collections and the ability to purchase titles individually. Findings – Usage allowances, digital rights management restrictions and purchasing options vary considerably from publisher to publisher. There was title overlap between related subject packages found in some publishers. In response to user preferences and needs, many publishers are loosening restrictions on their eBook content, which make purchasing packages a more attractive option for libraries. Originality/value – The landscape of eBook publishing is rapidly changing, which can complicate purchasing decisions. The detailed comparison provided by this study can be used to assist collections developers in making purchasing decisions best suited to their library and avoiding pitfalls such as duplicate purchases.

Development of document delivery by libraries in Germany since 2003

2010 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Uwe Rosemann ◽  
Markus Brammer
Keyword(s):  
Current Situation ◽  
Copyright Law ◽  
Electronic Document ◽  
German Research Foundation ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Electronic Documents ◽  
Delivery Service ◽  
Document Delivery ◽  
Delivery Services ◽  
The Impact

PurposeThis paper aims to describe the development and current situation of electronic document delivery by public libraries in Germany, taking into account the impact of the changing regulatory framework of German copyright law and the consequences of law suits against libraries and Subito.Design/methodology/approachThe paper describes the current situation. Also, the new licensing strategy of the Subito delivery service and the national licensing strategy for electronic media of German libraries and the German Research foundation come into focusFindingsThe negative development of copyright law posed a new challenge for document delivery services in Germany since the statutory licence in German copyright law no longer covers electronic document delivery provided by Subito and other library document delivery services. Licence agreements with publishers or intermediaries such as copyright clearance centres are now necessary to allow delivery of electronic documents. These negotiations have proven to be very complex and controversial, but now a complicated framework of licence agreements has been concluded and will enable German libraries to generally provide electronic documents in the future. DRM‐systems, however, still are a challenge for customers and the delivery service.Practical implicationsDemand of delivery services has decreased and may decrease even more in the long run due to availability and direct accessibility of electronic documents, together with the national licensing program in Germany.Originality/valueThe paper provides a concise summary and gives an impression of the development of document delivery services of German libraries between 2003 and 2008 with special reference to the legal position and changes to German copyright law.

Reform of UK copyright law and its benefits for libraries

2015 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Graham Peter Cornish
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Copyright Law ◽  
Social Implications ◽  
Interlibrary Loan ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Document Delivery ◽  
Management Procedures ◽  
The Uk ◽  
New Research ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of copyright law changes in the UK, especially as they affect interlibrary loan. Design/methodology/approach – Analysis of new legislation were tested against interlibrary needs. Findings – The new laws bring major benefits to libraries and their users by expanding the types of material available and simplifying the management procedures required for document delivery. Practical implications – Libraries and other institutions can now offer a much wider range of services. Social implications – There are considerable benefits to individual users, including those with disabilities, as access is granted to a wider range of materials. Originality/value – New research and analysis relating to laws passed in October 2014.

The Pathway Towards Digital Superpower: Copyright Reform in China

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jyh-An Lee ◽  
Yangzi Li
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Digital Rights Management ◽  
Copyright Law ◽  
Comprehensive Analysis ◽  
Digital Rights ◽  
Collective Management ◽  
The Third ◽  
The Past ◽  
Rights Management ◽  
Copyright Collective Management

Abstract After going through four drafts and several consultations in the past decade, the Third Amendment of Copyright Law was finally adopted in China on 11 November 2020. The new Copyright Law will come into effect on 1 June 2021. This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the major changes in the Third Amendment, including originality, copyright subject matter, scope of exclusive rights, copyright collective management organisations, digital rights management, and remedies. In addition, this paper discusses unsolved issues in the Third Amendment ‒ namely orphan works and those associated with artificial intelligence technologies ‒ for future copyright reform. By examining the amended provisions in the Third Amendment, this paper illustrates the multiple purposes underlying China’s recent copyright reform.

scholarly journals Exploring the role of intrinsic motivation in ISSP compliance: enterprise digital rights management system case

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Soohyun Jeon ◽  
Insoo Son ◽  
Jinyoung Han
Keyword(s):  
Intrinsic Motivation ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Digital Rights Management ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Specific Information ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Digital Rights ◽  
Rights Management ◽  
Intrinsic Motivations

PurposeEmployee compliance with information system security policies (ISSPs) has been emphasized as a key factor in protecting information assets against insider threats. Even though previous studies have identified extrinsic factors (in the form of external pressure, rewards and social norms) influencing employee compliance, the functioning of employees' intrinsic motivation has not been clearly analyzed. Thus, the aim of this study is to explore the influence of intrinsic motivations on employees' ISSP compliance.Design/methodology/approachThis study follows a survey approach and conducts structural equation modeling using WarpPLS 5.0 to test the research model and hypotheses. The survey respondents are users of an enterprise digital rights management (EDRM) system.FindingsThe analysis results demonstrate that work impediments, perceived responsibility and self-efficacy significantly influence the intention to comply with ISSP. Additionally, autonomy significantly affects self-efficacy and perceived responsibility. Furthermore, autonomy plays a moderating role in the relationship between work impediment and ISSP compliance intentions.Originality/valueThis study initiatively explores the effect of intrinsic motivations on ISSP compliance intention of employees for a specific information security system (i.e. the EDRM system). This study clarifies the enabling role of intrinsic motivations in ISSP compliance and helps organizations to understand that employee's self-motivated intention, i.e. autonomy, is an essential factor that achieves a higher level of ISSP compliance in the workplace.

scholarly journals The evolution and consequences of digital rights management in relation to online music streaming

Legal Studies ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-20
Author(s):  
Nick Scharf
Keyword(s):  
Digital Rights Management ◽  
Case Law ◽  
Copyright Law ◽  
Secondary Markets ◽  
Record Industry ◽  
Digital Rights ◽  
Rights Management ◽  
Online Music ◽  
Streaming Services ◽  
Music Streaming

Abstract Streaming services now provide the dominant way in which music is distributed and consumed online. Digital rights management (DRM) lies at the heart of this trend and has evolved alongside a movement from copy-based to streaming-based consumption. This shift poses a number of new and unique issues. Music streaming services have changed the nature of the product offered, with musical content becoming de-bundled and reduced to a series of permissions covered by DRM and associated licences, leaving users trapped in a permission-based system. This may create tension with copyright law principles regarding personal ownership and exhaustion of rights in relation to secondary markets, but through analysing relevant US and European case law it can be demonstrated that there is little, if any, legal opportunity for digital secondary markets to emerge. There are also further specific consequences which may affect artists relating to musical diversity and the composition of popular music and, also, consequences regarding the changing nature of the Internet itself. In this context copyright remains centrally important, but only in establishing the initial proprietary rights that enable subsequent DRM and licence-based online exploitation, indicative of a re-establishment of record industry power that is now allied to streaming platforms.

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