Copyright and Electronic Information Resources: Issues and Challenges
Author(s): Dr. Rajashekhar Kumbar
Abstract - The worldwide accessibility of electronic information resources and the tendency to make duplicate copies of the original document brought new issues relating to intellectual property. Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) is a general term that covers copyrights, patents, registered designs and trademarks. It also covers layout designs of integrated circuits geographical indicators and anti-competitive policies in contractual licenses. Based on the literature study this paper highlights issues and challenges librarians face regarding copyrights in the digital environment. While considering intellectual property issues in the print era, copyright laws are traditionally amicable. Where in the digital environment access to information resources and safeguarding the right of authors by providing access with a fair use provision are the main issues and challenges for the information professionals.
Keywords - IPR, Digital Environment, Information Resources, Libraries, and Copyrights.
Cite This Article As: Kumbar,R. (2018) Copyright and Electronic Information Resources: Issues and Challenges. International Journal of Research in Library Science (IJRLS), 4(1) 83-89. www.ijrls.in
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Paper ID: IJRLS-1285 Page: 83-89 Publication Date: 24 July 2018