Observations on the development of non-print legal deposit in the UK

Richard Gibby; Caroline Brazier

doi:10.1108/00242531211280487

Document Information:
Title:	Observations on the development of non-print legal deposit in the UK
Author(s):	Richard Gibby, (British Library, London, UK), Caroline Brazier, (British Library, London, UK)
Citation:	Richard Gibby, Caroline Brazier, (2012) "Observations on the development of non-print legal deposit in the UK", Library Review, Vol. 61 Iss: 5, pp.362 - 377
Keywords:	Archives, British Library, Copyright, Electronic publishing, Legal deposit, National Libraries, United Kingdom
Article type:	Viewpoint
DOI:	10.1108/00242531211280487 (Permanent URL)
Publisher:	Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Acknowledgements:	This paper was originally presented during IFLA 2011 Annual World Library and Information Congress held in San Juan, Puerto Rico, 13-18 August 2011.Published with the kind permission of IFLA.http://www.ifla.org/
Abstract:	Purpose – The process of developing and implementing UK legislation for the legal deposit of electronic and other non-print publications has been lengthy and remains incomplete, although the Government has consulted on draft regulations for implementation in 2013. The purpose of this paper is to provide a short account of progress and review the experience, analysing several factors that have influenced the legislative process and helped shape the proposed regulations. It summarises the regulatory and non-regulatory steps taken by the UK legal deposit libraries to address the legitimate concerns of publishers and describes some of the practical implications of implementing legal deposit for non-print publications. Design/methodology/approach – The paper draws upon the personal experiences of the authors, who have been directly involved in the legislative process and negotiations with publishers and other stakeholders. Findings – The paper provides new information and a summary of key issues and outcomes, with explanations and some insights into the factors that have influenced them. Originality/value – This paper provides new information about the development of legal deposit in the UK and a review of the issues that have affected its progress.