Send some of the library's collection data to users Agency for Cultural Affairs Council November 10, 6:32

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In response to the temporary closure of the library due to the spread of the new coronavirus, the Agency for Cultural Affairs council has stipulated the Copyright Law so that some of the electronic data in the collection can be sent to users' smartphones and personal computers. We have compiled a report that includes a review.

Currently, libraries can copy up to about half of commercially available books and books and materials that are difficult to obtain due to out of print, etc. for the purpose of research, but some libraries that are mailed are available. Except in principle, you need to receive it by hand.



The Agency for Cultural Affairs is considering amending the copyright law so that it can be viewed even if you cannot go to the library, and a working group of the Council for Cultural Affairs held on the 9th compiled a report.



Among these, ▽ books on the market should be able to send a part of electronic data to the user's personal computer or smartphone by e-mail or fax to home, ▽ out-of-print books, etc. , Incorporates to make it available for viewing on the Internet.



On the other hand, in order to protect the interests of writers and publishers, it is necessary to ▼ pay compensation and ▼ discuss the target and scope of books to be digitized so as not to overwhelm the market and create guidelines. It is said.



The Agency for Cultural Affairs plans to proceed with concrete examinations and submit an amendment to the Copyright Law to the ordinary Diet session next year.