What Should You Do if UCITA is Passed in Your State?
ßEducate your staff and users as to differences UCITA may make in how they use online products.
ßMake and maintain an up-to-date file of all computer licenses.
ßKeep copies of all licenses, even “shrink-wrap” licenses.
ßPrint copies of all online, “click-through” licenses, and then file for future reference.
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Because UCITA provides that “click-on or click-through” agreements have the force of law, library staff from throughout any organization will need to read the “fine print” involved with any click-on” or shrink wrapped products.  Acquisitions and processing staff who receive or check-in software, cd-roms, and other shrink wrapped materials will have to look carefully at the license terms that may be included in the packaging.  Information technology staff who load new software or databases to the library system will need training so they understand terms included in the “click-on” agreements.  These terms may include important information such as the length of the contract, copying privileges or the use of “electronic self-help.”
It will be important for the library to have copies of all the software and database products licenses that have been agreed to and make a conscientious effort to see that the terms are adhered to by staff and library users.  Sometimes it is difficult to get back to the licenses, so print them out as you go.