Regulations for the observance and protection of intellectual property rights of digital resources

With regard to the accelerated development of the electronic revolution, digital resources have made the provision of the most recent scientific information in many published resources simpler and more extensive. Creating, publishing, using, and reusing digital resources is much easier and faster, compared to providing print resources. Despite its benefits, this method can lay the foundation for immorality in the field of research and education. On the other hand, the nature of digital and web space has increased the possibility of unauthorized access to resources and has affected the ability of unauthorized duplication of digital resources, as well as the rights of authors, publishers, and other work owners. One of the main principles of intellectual property is the protection of resources in the Internet environment and, which is, in fact, the protection of the rights of writers and publishers.

In this regard, the library of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences is bound to observe the intellectual property rights of international digital resources and invites all its users to observe and support these laws so that unauthorized activities could be dealt with properly.

Provisions of law

1. Right of access to digital resources: Use of purchased resources that are accessible through the digital library of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences is particularly available to users of this university. In general, these individuals are prohibited from giving their user information to others and must use the resources legally. Users are all people who have an organizational affiliation with Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences or use the digital library in the physical space of the central library with a guest username and password and according to the rules of the digital library.

2. Duplication of resources with copyright: digital library of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences and its users do not have the right to duplicate resources with copyright without the permission of the owner(s) of scientific production.

3. Distribution and lending of electronic resources: Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences has the right to distribute and lend digital resources for non-commercial purposes, for which it must comply with the international law.

4. Using eBooks: it is possible to download and print a part of an electronic book for educational and research purposes. However, downloading or printing the entire book and any commercial use of electronic books is prohibited.

Note 1: The digital library of the university may discontinue or restrict access of users who do not observe the provisions of this regulation.

Note 2: To support the process of open access to the information, the library of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences supports the open access to source distribution, which respects the rights of the owner of the work.

Note 3: the vice-chancellor for research and technology of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences can assess any violation of digital library rules and send those who have violated the law to the ethics committee and deal with them according to the regulations.