Policy
Policy for Advanced Reader Copies (ARCs)
On November 7, 2019, the RSA Users Group approved this policy that prohibits the cataloging of advanced reader copies (ARCs) in the RSA database. ARCs may not be cataloged or circulated because doing so violates the publisher’s intent of the ARC program and presents a legal risk for both the owning library and RSA.
Policy for Pirated Items
On November 7, 2019, the RSA Users Group approved this policy that prohibits the cataloging of pirated items in the RSA database. Cataloging and circulating pirated items presents a legal risk for both the owning library and RSA.
Procedure
Procedure If You Encounter an Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) or Pirated Item in WorkFlows
This procedure explains what to do if you come across an ARC or pirated item in WorkFlows that belongs to your library or another library.
Revised January 20, 2020