The requesting library must keep borrowing records for 3 calendar years. The alternatives include borrowing the entire volume or issue, using a document delivery or full text service which includes copyright fees, obtaining permission from the copyright holder directly or joining a copyright clearinghouse. Libraries that choose not to subscribe to such a service may simply keep track of their borrowing and lending habits and stop borrowing when their need necessitates purchasing the title directly. Most document delivery services factor the cost of copyright permissions into their fee. Critically read and negotiate license agreement.
Most electronic publishers forbid subscribers to post their electronic products on bulletin boards.
Secure permission to link Web pages if the site is copyrighted. The copyright primer for librarians and educators. Guidelines for the permissible photocopying of newsletters and newspapers for corporate use. The Business Lawyer 1327. Copyright and digital libraries.