IFLA Critiques Licensing Solutions at the European Parliament

Licenses have their place, but are no substitute for balanced copyright.

"IFLA, along with its European members, are strongly advocating for a fit-for-purpose copyright framework with exceptions that will facilitate digital preservation, eLending, and cross-border transfer of information to support library users’ research. Any exceptions or limitations are introduced into copyright law to should be mandatory and may not be overridden by contracts." <link http: www.ifla.org node external-link-new-window>Further information at the IFLA-homepage.