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[link to it] 27Feb05 : DRM and fair use

Though this article in D-Lib is a bit of a "complex text" it's worth reading if you've been asking yourself "How can I try to ensure fair use rights in the brave new world of DRM-ed content?" No matter what happens with DRM over the next few months, librarians that manage DRM-ed content are going to have to get a whole lot more tech-savvy, and quick.

The case of library licenses can be implemented by providing libraries with Library customer templates to request Library customer licenses valid for a fixed period of time. Prior to giving out a new copy of a Library customer template, the library can check the PCM to see whether the number of customer licenses in use is fewer than the maximum allowed.

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