Digital Rights Management and Intellectual Property in Libraries: Balancing Access, Protection, and Policy

This paper explores the transformation of copyright into digital rights management (DRM) in libraries’ transition from traditional print materials to digital content centers. It discusses how important intellectual property rights (IPR) are and lists the different types of IPR, such as copyrights, patents, and trademarks. It also addresses how these rights protect creative works and encourage new ideas. This paper goes into great detail about DRM technologies, how they work, and how they can be used in libraries to protect digital content and make sure licensing agreements are followed. It explores the laws that regulate DRM, such as international treaties and national laws, and how DRM makes it harder for people to get information and use it fairly. The study additionally discusses how important it is for library professionals to educate users about IPR, help them understand licensing agreements, and follow policies that protect copyright while also making sure everyone has fair access to information.