What are the technical factors affecting the copyright of information resources in Libraries Information Systems? A Fuzzy Delphi Approach

Several factors, such as technical aspects, affect the copyright protection of information resources in information systems (ISs) used in libraries. By identifying the technical factors affecting the copyright protection of information resources in the systems, libraries can take the necessary measures to protect the rights of creators of works and make the resources legally accessible to users. The present study aimed to identify the technical factors affecting the copyright protection of information resources in the ISs of the National Library and Archives of Iran (NLAI). The qualitative approach and documentary analysis, thematic analysis, and fuzzy Delphi methods were used in this study to collect and validate the data. The research population consisted of seven Iranian specialists and experts selected for interviews, 11 specialists selected for the Delphi panel, and seven ISs of the NLAI selected for examination and study. In this study. 16 indicators were identified as technical factors affecting copyright protection of the systems under study. These indicators were identified as effective technical factors in both bibliographic and digital systems. In general, the systems under study (i.e., digital and bibliographic) had no proper status regarding copyright protection of information resources. Therefore, the managers of such systems must take necessary measures to review the technical checklists to evaluate the systems in terms of protecting the copyright of information resources. Furthermore, they must try to improve the effective technical factors in these systems. Paying attention to the technical factors mentioned in the present research can reduce the risk of copyright infringement in information systems and digital libraries.