Copyright and Intellectual Property Protection Strategies on Digital Repositories in Federal Libraries in North Central States
Student: MAIMUNAH USMAN ABUBAKAR (Project, 2025)
Department of Library and Information Science
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State
Abstract
This study investigates copyright and intellectual property protection strategies in digital repositories of federal libraries in North Central Nigeria. Using a quantitative case study of five universities, data were gathered through questionnaires from 76 staff members. Results show limited policies, low user awareness, and weak enforcement of digital rights management systems. Recommendations include standardizing copyright policies, enhancing user education, strengthening DRM systems, and fostering collaboration among libraries and stakeholders to protect intellectual property and uphold academic integrity.
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Institutions
- Osun State College of Education, Ila-Orangun(Aff To Ekiti State Uni), Osun State 1
- Osun State College of Education, Ilesa, Osun State. (affl To Univ of Ibadan) 2
- Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, Osun State 467
- Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun State 11
- Our Saviour Institute of Science and Technology (polytechnic) Enugu, Enugu State 1
- PAN-ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY, KM 52 LEKKI-EPE EXPRESSWAY, IBEJU-LEKKI, LAGOS STATE. 14
- Paul University, Awka, Anambra State 2
- Petroleum Training Institute, Effurun, Delta State 1
- Precious Cornerstone University, Ibadan, Oyo State 1
- Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba 30