Access Through Collective Services

Why Services ? RROs are well placed to provide:  Access to broad repertoires of content  Through controlled channels of delivery  To specific groups of users

Why Services ? RROs have the proven ability to:  Collect usage data and monitor compliance  Match rightholders to works and fees owing  Distribute fees according to usage

Access Content Electronically

What is ? A secure interface (portal) that provides Higher Ed institutions with immediate access to multi-publisher content in digital format. a©e allows for the creation of print and digital coursepacks. By 2010 a©e will allow the uploading of content to course management systems. a©e will automatically track usage and allow Access Copyright to pay the content owners when their works are being used.

How did we get here? Licensee input and feedback Rightholders input and feedback Beta testing with users

Benefits for Rightholders Content delivery channel targeted to primary market of users Customized pricing for use of content. Control over how much content can be accessed Reduces costs of in-house rights management clearances Reduces piracy and ensures fair compensation for use Provides efficient invoicing and timely receipt of royalties

Benefits for Higher Ed Institutions Search an online database of copyrighted content from a variety of sources. Select and compile content into print coursepacks whereby the digital files produce superior print quality. Automatic content logging and royalty calculation, saving institutions the time required to manually track this data. Integrated with our “Exclusions List” and allows placement of other licensed content, including professors notes

Benefits for RRO Reduces infringing activity Ensures clean full reporting logs Facilitates efficient invoicing and timely distribution Fulfills role as trusted intermediary