2026-11-10T10:11:19Zhttps://repository.slads.sc.tz/api/oaioai:repository.slads.sc.tz:cmsn5osrv0041g4c5bt8t4td32026-11-10T09:59:35Zdepartment:LIMtype:dissertationAN ASSESSMENT ON EFFECTIVE USE OF COPYRIGHT LAW IN PROTECTING LIBRARY COLLECTION: A CASE STUDY OF MARIAN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE (MARUCO) - BAGAMOYOSadamu Fadhili JafariCopyright LawLibrary CollectionsAcademic LibrariesMarian University College (MARUCO)Copyright ComplianceTanzaniaThis study assessed the effective use of copyright law in protecting library collections at Marian
University College (MARUCO) in Tanzania. The study was guided by three objectives: to
examine the extent to which copyright law is implemented at the MARUCO library, to identify
the problems encountered by librarians in protecting copyright, and to make recommendations
for improving adherence to copyright law.
A mixed research design was adopted, combining both qualitative and quantitative approaches
through a case study strategy. A sample of 25 respondents comprising 10 students, 5 lecturers,
and 10 library staff was selected from a population of 500 using purposive and simple random
sampling techniques. Data were collected through interviews, questionnaires, and observation.
The study was informed by the Copyright and Neighboring Rights Act No. 7 of 1999 (Cap.
218) of Tanzania. Findings from existing literature reveal that inadequate copyright knowledge
among library staff, limited institutional enforcement, inadequate funding, and rapid digital
technology advancement are the major challenges facing academic libraries in implementing
copyright law.
The study recommends the development of a formal copyright policy, investment in staff and
user training, institutional support, and the promotion of open access resources. This study
contributes to filling the gap in institution-specific copyright research in Tanzanian academic
libraries.School of Library, Archives and Documentation Studies (SLADS)2026TextDissertationapplication/pdfhttps://repository.slads.sc.tz/records/cmsn5osrv0041g4c5bt8t4td3enAll rights reservedhttps://repository.slads.sc.tz/api/records/cmsn5osrv0041g4c5bt8t4td3/file