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BETWEEN PIRACY AND THE PRIVATISATION OF KNOWLEDGE

LIBRARIES IN THE INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT DEBATE

Stephen WyberPolicy and Research Officer, [email protected]

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INTRODUCTION

Sources: Sweetsugarbelle, wikia.com, clipartpanda.com

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LIBRARIES AS BALANCERS (1/3)

THE SOCIALISATION OF ACCESS TO KNOWLEDGE?

• Acquiring content through traditional means…• … but then making this available to all…• … within the boundaries set by copyright

exceptions and limitations

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THE PITFALLS LIBRARIES HELP AVOID

• Monopolistic behaviour by rightholders

• Market failures - externalities/public goods

• Neglect of human rights goals

LIBRARIES AS BALANCERS (2/3)

Sources: Wikipedia, Wikipedia, UN

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WHO STANDS TO BENEFIT?• Children/Families• Teachers and Educators• Vulnerable Groups• Governments• Developing Countries• Creators and Publishers• Overall Social and Economic Welfare

LIBRARIES AS BALANCERS (3/3)

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TRENDING (BUT NOT NECESSARILY IN A GOOD WAY):• #GreatExpectations (access, within and across

borders)• #PoorLaw (unclear, unreformed, or unhinged)• #MarketPower (when not even libraries can

keep up)• #DigiFail (when digital access comes with a

catch)

THE CHALLENGES FACED (1/2)

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WHERE DOES THIS LEAVE LIBRARIES (AND THEIR BALANCING ROLE?)

• Libraries face new obligations, uncertainties and costs…

• … and so cannot deliver what their users expect…

• … which pushes people towards piracy

THE CHALLENGES FACED (2/2)

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A MULTI-LEVEL GAME• National Reforms• Poland, Armenia,

Moldova• Regional Reforms• European Union• (Mega) Trade Deals

WHERE ARE LIBRARIES ENGAGED? (1/3)

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A MULTILATERAL DEAL: THE FIRST BEST SOLUTION• A Solution at WIPO Could:• Drive National Reform• Facilitate Cross-Border Uses• Limit Complexity…

• Except at WIPO Itself:• Five Principles?• Eleven Topics?• Don’t ask about Legal Form

WHERE ARE LIBRARIES ENGAGED? (2/3)

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WHAT WAY FORWARDS?

• Maintain Momentum• Mobilise National Efforts• Develop Counter-Arguments• Work on Hold-Outs (the EU)• Help gratefully received!

WHERE ARE LIBRARIES ENGAGED? (3/3)