Review article

Acquisition of e-books in libraries : with the special emphasis on Digital Rights Management (DRM)

Kornelija Petr Balog orcid.org/0000-0002-4970-9446
Kristina Feldvari orcid.org/0000-0003-2128-3612

Abstract

Croatian libraries have not yet started acquiring e-books, although the interest for this new medium does exist. This paper gives an overview of the experiences with the acquisition of e-books in the libraries around the world (public and academic). Special attention is given to the models of circulation of this new medium, as well as the limitations that occur in the process. Namely, the models of orrowing/usage of e-books are strongly connected with significant limitations imposed by the publishing sector through Digital Rights Management (DRM) which affect the use and circulation of e-books. Therefore, libraries must be well acquainted with these regulations before acquiring e-books.

Keywords

e-books; libraries; ownership rights; Digital Rights Management (DRM)

Hrčak ID:

115101

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/115101

Publication date:

3.7.2013.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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