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Electronic reserves: copyright and permissions.

¹Library of the Health Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago, Illinois 60612-7223, USA.

Bulletin of the Medical Library Association

|February 5, 2000

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Electronic reserves offer libraries extended access to materials, overcoming distance and time barriers. Publisher permissions and copyright law are key factors influencing their development and adoption.

Area of Science:

Library and Information Science
Copyright Law
Publishing Industry

Background:

Electronic reserves provide libraries with a novel service to extend access to materials beyond traditional operating hours and geographical limitations.
The widespread adoption of electronic reserves has been hindered by uncertainties surrounding copyright law and publisher permissions.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the current landscape of electronic reserves within the library and publishing sectors.
To investigate publisher policies regarding permissions for electronic reserve materials.
To discuss the intersecting concerns of libraries and publishers in the context of electronic reserves.

Main Methods:

A comprehensive review of the existing literature and current practices concerning electronic reserves.

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A survey conducted among publishers to ascertain their policies on granting permissions for electronic reserve materials.

Main Results:

Analysis of publisher survey data reveals varied permissions policies, impacting electronic reserve implementation.
Identified key areas of concern for both libraries and publishers regarding electronic reserves, including copyright, licensing, and access.

Conclusions:

Clarification of copyright law and standardized publisher agreements are crucial for the successful expansion of electronic reserves.
Addressing the concerns of both stakeholders is essential for leveraging electronic reserves to enhance library services and user access.