Thanks to everyone who responded to my query . It was very interesting and
informative.
Regards
Jane Bramley
Inter-Library Loans
Loughborough University Library
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From: "J.C.Bramley" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 9:51 AM
Subject: Electronic signatures
> Dear All,
> I am sorry I know this is a subject that has been discussed
> before but I could do with some help! An academic librarian in our Library
> is convinced that it is possible for requests for photocopies of journal
> articles be made electronically without the need of a written signature. I
> have tried to explain that for copyright purposes a written signature is
> needed but he informs me that he has located a University that is
> accepting electronic signatures. Basically they sign up for the ILL
> service and are given a user name and password, then they use these to
> make requests, on each request they have to tick a box that states the
> requests complys with copyright laws and at no stage is a written
> signature required.
> I think he must be mistaken as I am unsure that this would be acceptable
> for copyright purposes. I would appreciate any replies that would help me
> make my case that written signatures are still a necessity in the ILL
> process and the electronic signature has not been "cracked" yet.
> Regards
> Jane Bramley
> Inter-library loans
> Loughborough University
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