Digital rights management (DRM) in libraries of public universities in Jordan
ISSN: 0143-5124
Article publication date: 25 September 2019
Issue publication date: 22 October 2019
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to illustrate some methods to protect digital libraries using digital rights management (DRM) technologies and specifically the methods applied at the digital libraries of Jordan universities.
Design/methodology/approach
A descriptive research method has been used to examine the extent of DRM in digital libraries of universities in Jordan.
Findings
Majority of the universities in Jordan use different methods of protection including coding, identification, authenticity and digital watermark. However, methods including digital signature, digital fingerprint, copy detection systems and pay system have not been employed within Jordanian universities. The use of copyright management systems has been limited, which shows the weakness in the use of technological protection within the investigated libraries.
Originality/value
This study has shown contribution to the development of digital libraries that are based on the protection of new technology and are able to provide better services to users without concern about protecting publishers’ rights.
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Acknowledgements
The authors are very thankful to the contribution of all associated personnel in any reference in/for the purpose of this research.
Citation
Abu Sirhan, A., Abdrabbo, K.M., Ahmed Ali Al Tawalbeh, S., Hamdi Ahmed, M. and Ali Helalat, M. (2019), "Digital rights management (DRM) in libraries of public universities in Jordan", Library Management, Vol. 40 No. 8/9, pp. 496-502. https://doi.org/10.1108/LM-05-2018-0044
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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