Institutional Framework Analysis of Legal Problems in Library Copyright Management: A Comparative Study between Thailand and Japan
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This study analyzes the institutional framework for managing copyright issues in libraries through a comparative study between Thailand and Japan. Using a qualitative research methodology, it draws upon an analysis of copyright legislation, official documents, administrative regulations, and relevant academic literature. The findings reveal that Japan has established a well-structured institutional mechanism, with a central coordinating body serving as a mediator between libraries and copyright holders. In contrast, Thailand lacks such a coordinated mechanism, which poses significant challenges for libraries in complying with copyright laws—particularly in the digital era where reproduction and dissemination of content are increasingly effortless. Based on these findings, the study offers policy-oriented recommendations for developing an institutional framework suited to Thailand’s context, aiming to address evolving legal and technological challenges.
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บทความทุกเรื่องที่ลงตีพิมพ์จะได้รับการตรวจอ่านโดยผู้ทรงคุณวุฒิ ความคิดเห็นและบทความที่ปรากฏในวารสารนี้ เป็นของผู้เขียนซึ่งมิใช่เป็นความคิดเห็นของคณะผู้จัดทำ และมิใช่ความรับผิดชอบของสมาคมห้องสมุดแห่งประเทศไทยฯ การนำบทความในวารสารนี้ไปตีพิมพ์ซ้ำต้องได้รับอนุญาตจากคณะผู้จัดทำ
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