Abstract:
The developments in the Information Technology have much helped libraries in their day to day operation. How ever; they also brought with them a number of issues and concerns. One of the major issue which concerns publishers, authors and librarians alike is the copyright. The developments in the
electronic publishing, computers and communications fields have further complicated the situation.
The vulnerability of digital information for manipulations makes the problem all the more serious. The issue has prompted many conferences and symposia, particularly with reference to electronic information. This paper discusses various issues relating to copyright in the networked environment. Problems relating to copyright of electronic information resources on Internet, multimedia works, computer software, databases, and copyright enforcement have been dealt. Security of information including usage of cryptography, digital finger prints and watermarks to prevent illegal copying over networks has also been discussed