E‐books and piracy: implications/issues for academic libraries

The purpose of this paper is to describe how the acts of piracy in the publication field are viewed by the industry, and possible student involvement in e‐book piracy.

The searches encompassed articles on the issue of e‐book piracy.

There is a definite problem between the needs of the publishing industry and students in colleges and universities.

The author has only seen small indicators of the overall problem. Much more has to be investigated and learned.

Libraries in particular will have to be watchful in terms of e‐book readers and e‐book piracy.

Owing to the litigious nature of the publishing industry, librarians must be wary of e‐book piracy as it regards to the library.