The European Commission is considering introducing a statutory exception to copyright law that would permit libraries to make digital copies of books. Whilst publishers are against such a move, the Commission’s view is that there is a gulf between interests of libraries and publishers. More on this news story which is of particular interest to FE and HE library staff by keeping them up to date with current copyright developments is available from the out-law website:
http://www.out-law.com/page-10462.