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Copyright and Related Issues: Public Lending Rights

This Libguide is a useful guide on international, regional and South African copyright and related issues.

Public Lending Rights

Public Lending Rights (PLR): Considerations for SA Libraries (D. Nicholson)

Public lending right : prospects in South Africa's public libraries?

Some countries have included public lending rights in their copyright legislation, whilst others treat public lending rights separately. There is no obligation in Berne or TRIPS Agreement for any country to adopt a public lending right (PLR).