The aim of the project is to offer the users the opportunity via Internet to download e-books. Initially the project has been focusing on books and articles, but as soon as safeguarding against copying has improved, music, films and games will also be incorporated in the system. The overall purpose is to ensure equal and democratic access to all material whatever the media. Project Downloan has received financial support for project maturing from the Danish National Library Authority’s Superstructure Pool and the report can be seen on www.downlaan.dk (in Danish).

Netborn music via the libraries

A project group with participants from Århus Municipal Libraries and the State and University Library, and with financial support from the Development Pool, has prepared a study into how and on which conditions netborn music resources may in future be mediated via the libraries.

The report contains an extensive user investigation, listening tests of music stored in various formats,a review of similar initiatives in other countries and other contexts,as well as an exposition of copyright aspects in connection with copyright protected works mediated via the net. Finally the report offers some suggestions as to future initiatives within the area, including testing of payment models. The report can be seen on www.aakb.dk/graphics/pub/musik.pdf (in Danish).