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Legal And Ethical Issues in College Libraries for Digital Archiving

Mrs. Nirmala G. Borade

Sant Dnyaneshwar Mahavidyalaya

Soegaon, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar - 431003

Dr.Madansing D. Golwal
Librarian
Ramkrishna Paramhansa Mahavidyalaya,

Dharashiv - 413501, Maharashtra
mgolwal4@gmail.com

Abstract

Academic discussions have centered on the intricacies of digital archiving's legal and ethical implications as college libraries move towards digital formats.  Although digital archives offer many benefits, such as easier access, longer preservation times, and instructional value, they also bring up important issues including copyright infringement, privacy of personal information, licencing, plagiarism, and equal access.  With an emphasis on Indian legislation and worldwide best practices, this study investigates the numerous ethical and legal aspects of digital preservation that college libraries encounter.  Responsible digitalization, copyright management, and institutional policy suggestions are all part of the package.

Keywords: Digital Archiving, College Libraries, Copyright, Ethics, Legal Issues, IPR, Digital Access, Privacy, Licensing, India