Hello,
I am currently investigating the issues surrounding copyright for
electronic resources such as ejournals and ebooks.
From what I think I have learned so far:
In general standard copyright rules that relate to print copy also
relate to electronic copy.
As a general rule you may print, download, or e-mail single copies of
electronic journal articles and database search results. You must not
share these with unauthorised users. You must not make multiple copies
without checking the terms of the licence.
Authentication (e.g. an Athens username and password) can be used as a
way of avoiding any problems with copyright therefore if you are unsure
of whether you can email or send an electronic copy of an article, book
chapter to an end-user you can direct them to the website and encourage
them to access this themselves using their password.
I just wanted to check that this was others experience and clarify a
few related issues.
If an authorised end-user does not have access to the Internet (or
don't have access to their password details) but is in need of an
article at that moment are you able to email/post them an electronic
copy of this article?
When dealing with aggregators and therefore a number of potential
publishers (who perhaps operate beyond your own countries law) due you
just implement the terms and conditions of that publisher?
Is there a general rule on how many copies of an article, book chapter
you can make available to other authorised users?
I obviously mostly interested in this from a UK perspective but am
happy to share any feedback that I get on this matter.
Many thanks,
Derek
Information Manager
Knowledge Service Group
NHS Education for Scotland
1st Floor
Clifton House
Clifton Place
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Tel: 0141 352 2894
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