Court of Justice of the European Union ruling on e-lending: what impact for libraries in Europe (and beyond)

This paper aims at underlining the impact, if any, of the ruling on e-lending by the Court of Justice of the European Union on libraries in Europe and beyond. It provides: - a summary of the Court case and the ruling; - examples of the impact in some EU countries; - an example outside of Europe; - What is currently happening in Europe; - Next steps.