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
- Binyaminu Usman Polytechnic, Hadijia, Jigawa State 3
- Borno State University, Maiduguri, Borno State 15
- Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State 1
- Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli, Anambra State 253
- College of Agriculture and Animal Science, Mando Road, Kaduna, Kaduna State 1
- College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Lafia, Nasarawa State 8
- College of Education, Akwanga (affl To Ahmadu Bello Univ, Zaria) 1
- College of Education, Eha Amufu, (Affliliated To Unn), Enugu State 1
- College of Education, Warri (Affiliated To Delta State Uni, Abraka), Delta State 1
- College of Health Technology, Calabar, Cross River State 1