Praxisbericht zur Online-Bereitstellung älterer Publikationen: Wie geht es weiter nach der Übergangsfrist des § 137l UrhG?

Abstract

This presentation provides a practical report on the implementation of § 137l UrhG at the Saarland University and State Library (SULB). It outlines the challenges and strategies involved in acquiring rights to older publications, engaging authors, and managing digitization processes. Key topics include metadata creation, repository integration, and addressing legal ambiguities concerning multi-author documents and foreign publishers. The session emphasizes the importance of systematic approaches to facilitate the digital availability of legacy publications, ensuring compliance with legal requirements while enhancing accessibility.