The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the challenges faced in digitising copyright‐protected books and other materials within the National Library of Norway.
Following a description of Bokhylla, or The Bookshelf, the paper outlines the strategies adopted within the National Library of Norway for digitising a range of materials, including books.
The National Library of Norway has negotiated a contract with Kopinor, an organisation that represents rights‐holders from about 30 different organisations, and this will enable users to access some 50,000 copyright‐protected books within the next three years.
Copyright presents challenges in any digitisation project. Norway has adopted a unique solution for enabling its citizens to gain digital access to materials deposited within the National Library.
