NLA media access has reviewed its schools licensing policy. For the past 10 years NLA has offered schools a free copying licence covering paper copying of most UK newspapers.
This approach runs counter to most UK and international licensing practice which ask schools to pay a modest licensing fee. Following a thorough review, the NLA media access board has therefore decided that an appropriate fee should be applied.
We will consult with relevant parties and conduct further research before fees are applied. We will also seek to ensure any new process for licensing is simplified and streamlined to minimise the administrative burden for any school or educational establishment that might require access to our copyright content. We expect charging to start in 2014.
Andrew Hughes
Commercial Director, NLA media access
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