INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT OF ACADEMIC LIBRARY: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS

Over the course of several centuries, the concepts of copyright and other forms of intellectual property rights (IPR) have undergone significant evolution and expansion. Initially established to afford publishers control over the reproduction and dissemination of their works, these rights have since broadened to encompass protections for a diverse array of creators, including writers, artists, photographers, filmmakers, software developers, and numerous others. In recent years, the phrase "access to information" has gained prominence. Currently, it is essential for various sectors such as business, education, and research, influencing literacy rates, economic development, and overall quality of life. Information repositories, including archives, libraries and museums, have been instrumental in fostering a democratic society by facilitating access to a wide spectrum of knowledge, ideas, opinions and cultural, scientific and educational resources for all community members. Libraries, through various legal mechanisms such as licensing agreements, exceptions to national copyright legislation, legal deposits and the public domain, provide essential access to this wealth of information