Allen (2012)

Source Details

Allen (2012)
Title:	Art Museum Images in Scholarly Publishing
Author(s):	Allen, N.
Year:	2012
Citation:	Allen, N. (2012) Art Museum Images in Scholarly Publishing. Texas: Connexions.
Link(s):	Open Access
Key Related Studies:	Tanner (2004) Berns and Frey (2005)
Discipline:	O34: Intellectual Property and Intellectual Capital
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About the Data
Data Description:	Data were obtained through case studies of three museums, including Interviews with their workers.
Data Type:	Primary data
Secondary Data Sources:
Data Collection Methods:	Semi-Structured Interview
Data Analysis Methods:	Qualitative Coding / Sorting (e.g. of interview data)
Industry(ies):	Photographic activities Creative, arts and entertainment Libraries, archives, museums and other cultural activities
Country(ies):	United Kingdom
Cross Country Study?:	No
Comparative Study?:	No
Literature review?:	No
Government or policy study?:	No
Time Period(s) of Collection:	2008
Funder(s):

Abstract

“An overview of the history and climate around museum practices regarding the publishing of reproductions of images in their collections.”

Main Results of the Study

• The adoption of open access policies by GLAM institutions carries many perceived risks, including: loss of income (from image licensing), associated costs of manging, loss of control of high-quality files, and uncertainty about copyright status of digitised images.
• Nonetheless, the institutions surveyed in these case studies cite many benefits after adoption of an open access policy, including: increased exposure, staff efficiencies and improved service to scholars. Further, effects on revenues appear to be neutral, rather than causing loss of income.

Policy Implications as Stated By Author

The study does not make any explicit policy recommendations.

Coverage of Study

Coverage of Fundamental Issues

Issue	Included within Study
Relationship between protection (subject matter/term/scope) and supply/economic development/growth/welfare
Relationship between creative process and protection - what motivates creators (e.g. attribution; control; remuneration; time allocation)?
Harmony of interest assumption between authors and publishers (creators and producers/investors)
Effects of protection on industry structure (e.g. oligopolies; competition; economics of superstars; business models; technology adoption)
Understanding consumption/use (e.g. determinants of unlawful behaviour; user-generated content; social media)

Coverage of Evidence Based Policies

Issue	Included within Study
Nature and Scope of exclusive rights (hyperlinking/browsing; reproduction right)
Exceptions (distinguish innovation and public policy purposes; open-ended/closed list; commercial/non-commercial distinction)
Mass digitisation/orphan works (non-use; extended collective licensing)
Licensing and Business models (collecting societies; meta data; exchanges/hubs; windowing; crossborder availability)
Fair remuneration (levies; copyright contracts)
Enforcement (quantifying infringement; criminal sanctions; intermediary liability; graduated response; litigation and court data; commercial/non-commercial distinction; education and awareness)

Datasets

Sample size:	3
Level of aggregation:	Museums
Period of material under study:	2008