The Role of the E-Book in the Library System: A Comparative Analysis of U.S. Fair Use and U.K. Fair Dealing in the E-Lending Universe

Authors

• Michelle Connelly, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Abstract

The note examines the challenges libraries face in e-lending due to DRM technology and copyright laws, highlighting the differences between U.S. fair use and U.K. fair dealing. It argues that while fair use in the U.S. offers a flexible pathway for libraries to navigate DRM restrictions, the U.K.'s fair dealing framework is more rigid, necessitating legal reforms. The note suggests that libraries should leverage their nonprofit purpose to negotiate better licensing terms and advocate for legislative changes to enhance public access to digital content.

Disciplines

Intellectual Property Law | Law

Recommended Citation

Michelle Connelly, The Role of the E-Book in the Library System: A Comparative Analysis of U.S. Fair Use and U.K. Fair Dealing in the E-Lending Universe, 22 Cardozo J. Int'l & Comp. L. 561 (2014).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cjicl/vol22/iss3/4