Re: Query Re Library Responsibility for Library Patrons' Use

[Andrew Waller <waller@ucalgary.ca>]

I see the statement or ones like it now and then.  There's no way 
my institution can sign a license with something like this in it; 
accordingly, we try to get it removed or work in some sort of 
mutual indemnification.

Andrew

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Andrew Waller
Serials Librarian
Collections Services
University of Calgary Library
waller@ucalgary.ca


Cheryl Kugler wrote:

> I have recently come across a sentence in several license
> agreements which explicitly states that the library, the
> licensee, will be responsible for misuse of the resource by its
> patrons and the Licensee will be responsible for for any losses
> which result. The wording may vary somewhat. Have any of you
> encountered this statement or a similar one? How did you handle
> it? Thanks for your help.
>
> Cheryl C. Kugler
> Head, Bibliographic Access Services
> Honnold/Mudd Library
> Claremont, CA  91711