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KnowledgeRights21 @knowledgerights21.org · 14h

8/ WANT TO HEAR THE DETAILS?

Register now to join @create-glasgow.bsky.social at KR21’s 12:30 CEST webinar today, 15 October.
🔗 www.knowledgerights21.org/news-story/1...

#eBooks #eBookSOS #eLending #libraries

KnowledgeRights21 @knowledgerights21.org · 14h

7/ BE PART OF THE (R)EVOLUTION

High time to make e-Lending by libraries sustainable and unlock equitable access to culture and knowledge! Spread the word: share this new report + other KR21 resources within your networks.

#eBooks #eBookSOS #eLending #libraries

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KnowledgeRights21 @knowledgerights21.org · 14h

6/ THREE GROUPS OF INTERVENTIONS: As the regulatory foundation for #eLending, #copyright law can translate this #CompetitionLaw analysis into policy reform in 3 areas:
1. Clarification of what constitutes a lawful source
2. Contract regulation
3. Limitation to exclusive rights

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KnowledgeRights21 @knowledgerights21.org · 14h

5/ SEVEN POTENTIAL MARKET POWER ABUSES (CONT’D):

5. Excessive pricing
6. Avoidance of the spirit of other laws (#TDM)
7. Lack of transparency

#eBooks #eBookSOS #eLending #libraries

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KnowledgeRights21 @knowledgerights21.org · 14h

4/ SEVEN POTENTIAL MARKET POWER ABUSES:

1. Refusals to supply: outright & withdrawals
2. Constructive refusals to supply: restrictive licensing conditions/delayed supply
3. Bundling
4. Unfair trading conditions

#eBooks #eBookSOS #eLending #libraries

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KnowledgeRights21 @knowledgerights21.org · 14h

3/ WHY THIS MATTERS
Libraries need to empower access to books that is not dependent on the wealth of the reader or solely governed by the licensing terms of rightsholders.

#eBooks #eBookSOS #eLending #libraries

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KnowledgeRights21 @knowledgerights21.org · 14h

2/ THE FINDINGS
The evidence indicates significant problems in e-Lending markets with respect to market structure, licensing and pricing.

#eBooks #eBookSOS #eLending #libraries

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KnowledgeRights21 @knowledgerights21.org · 14h

1/ REPORT ALERT!
A brand new KR21 report by @create-glasgow.bsky.social examining the markets for #eLending by academic & public libraries in Europe from #CompetitionLaw and #copyright law perspectives.
🔗 Report: kr21.info/elending-mar...
🔗 Blog post: kr21.info/elending-mar...
#eBookSOS

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KnowledgeRights21 @knowledgerights21.org · 1d

KR21 HEADS TO CYPRUS IN NOVEMBER!
On 21 Nov, KR21 will feature prominently at the 2025 #LimassolInternationalBookFair Conference in Cyprus with a co-organised #library session, various panel contributions & a #LetLibrariesBeLibraries workshop.
🔗 Programme: limassolbookfair.com/en/programma...

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KnowledgeRights21 @knowledgerights21.org · 2d

7 PROBLEMS, 3 OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHANGE & 1 CHANCE TO HEAR IT ALL
Join us Wed 15 Oct (12:30 CEST) for the launch of a KR21 report by @create-glasgow.bsky.social on #eLending market dysfunctions from competition and copyright law perspectives.
Sign up: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#eBookSOS

KnowledgeRights21 @knowledgerights21.org · 5d

2025 KDBASP CONFERENCE RECAP
@centrumcyfrowe.bsky.social’s @majadrabczyk.bsky.social, KR21 Polish coordinator, reflects on 2 library-focused panels, with KR21 representation, exploring #AccessToKnowledge, #CDSM & the need for library voices in policy debates (#ERAact)
🔗 kr21.info/kdbasp-confe...

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KnowledgeRights21 @knowledgerights21.org · 6d

SPREADING THE WORD ABOUT KR21!
#LibCommon's 2nd FamTrip meets in Athens next week with project partners, librarians & academics.
Georgios Glossiotis, coordinator for Greece & Cyprus, will share KR21's work on supporting #libraries in the digital age.
🔗 www.libcommon.eu

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KnowledgeRights21 @knowledgerights21.org · 7d

ONE WEEK TO GO!
Join our 15 October (12:30 CEST) #eLending webinar presenting findings from an upcoming @create-glasgow.bsky.social report for KR21.
Gain insights into challenges, from market structure and licensing to pricing.
🔗 www.knowledgerights21.org/news-story/1...
#eBooks #eBookSOS

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KnowledgeRights21 @knowledgerights21.org · 9d

6 OCT-12H CEST | LAST CALL: JOIN US TO SHAPE THE RIGHTS RETENTION COMMUNITY’S DIRECTION
KR21 project partner @sparc-eu.bsky.social invites you to share your ideas & needs for advancing the European Rights Retention Community of Practice.
Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#RetainYourRights

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KnowledgeRights21 @knowledgerights21.org · 13d

SAYING (ALMOST) ALL THE RIGHT THINGS
That's KR21's summary of the Competitiveness Council earlier this week, bringing together EU ministers for research, innovation and industry under the leadership of the Danish Council Presidency.
🔗 KR21’s analysis: www.knowledgerights21.org/news-story/s...

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KnowledgeRights21 @knowledgerights21.org · 13d

¿POR QUÉ VISITAR Liber?
Join @aordas.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy, KR21 national coordinator for Spain, at the 9 Oct @fesabid.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy‬ panel at #Liber2025 to talk #eLending in Spain and gain insights from KR21-supported research.
#eBookSOS
🔗 www.fesabid.org/eventos/mesa...

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KnowledgeRights21 @knowledgerights21.org · 14d

#eBOOKSOS SUPPORTERS: LESS THAN 2 WEEKS TO REGISTER!
15 Oct KR21 webinar (12:30 CEST): Join the @create-glasgow.bsky.social report team to get the primer on their analysis for KR21 of #eLending markets in Europe through a competition & copyright law lens
🔗 www.knowledgerights21.org/news-story/1...

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KnowledgeRights21 @knowledgerights21.org · 15d

SUMMER'S OVER, AND WE'RE BACK IN FULL SWING!
Our latest newsletter brings you KR21 updates and activities from August & September.
Gear up for a busy autumn as policy discussions in Brussels gain momentum.
🔗 www.knowledgerights21.org/newsletter-a...
Archive & Subscribe: kr21.info/newsletters

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KnowledgeRights21 @knowledgerights21.org · 15d

DON'T MISS OUT: 6 OCT (12:00 CEST) RIGHTS RETENTION COMMUNITY MEETING
The European #RightsRetention Community of Practice is evolving, and we need your input!
Join KR21 project partner @sparc-eu.bsky.social for a special session on shaping the community's future.
🔗 us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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KnowledgeRights21 @knowledgerights21.org · 16d

GREETINGS FROM ATHENS!
Engaging with leading experts on #research & #IPLaw today, Sept 29th.
Thanks to our partners, the Hellenic Copyright Organization and Greek Ministry of Culture, for co-organising this valuable conference with KR21.
🔗 Programme: opi.gr/wp-content/u...

KnowledgeRights21 @knowledgerights21.org · 16d

ATTENZIONE, AMICI ITALIANI
Deborah De Angelis, Italian KR21 Coordinator, will be at the 2-3 Oct XII #NILDE Conference (#UniGE) to discuss #eLending & #eBooks.
Listen to her 2 October intervention (16:45-17:15) or connect with her at the event.
🔗 convegnonilde2025.unige.it/abstract#toc...
#CNR

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KnowledgeRights21 @knowledgerights21.org · 19d

#FridayIsForSharing: BREAKING BARRIERS TO KNOWLEDGE
A @cupore.bsky.social study reveals key researcher concerns.
KR21's fixes:
- EU-wide #SecondaryPublishingRights
- Mandatory EU #research exception
Will policymakers listen to researchers or vested interests?
🔗 kr21.info/fi-barriers-...

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KnowledgeRights21 @knowledgerights21.org · 19d

GREETINGS FROM OPOLE, POLAND!
It's great to see part of the KR21-network represented at Opole University for KDBASP’s annual congress.
Thanks to our local partner @centrumcyfrowe.bsky.social, we’re making our mark at the event with two library-focused panels.
🔗 kdbasp.bg.uni.opole.pl/kdbasp2025/

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KnowledgeRights21 @knowledgerights21.org · 20d

KR21’S ANALYSIS OF EC’S #ERAACT CALL FOR EVIDENCE RESPONSES
Strong support for #OpenScience, #SecondaryPublishingRights, #RightsRetention & copyright reform!
Time for action: KR21 strongly advocates for dedicated legislation for research in Europe!
🔗 www.knowledgerights21.org/news-story/e...

KnowledgeRights21 @knowledgerights21.org · 20d

COUNTING DOWN TO 29 SEPT!
Next Monday, we explore the intricacies of #research & #IPlaw @ the Athens Goethe-Institut Auditorium
3rd session speakers tackling “Research at the IP Intersection: Copyright, Data, & Industrial Property Rights” (14:45-15:45)
🔗 opi.gr/en/news/6344/