Item 11 - Agreement for Digital Content Services

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2.1 Rights. During the Term, and subject to all the terms and limitations set forth in this Agreement, Midwest Tape grants to the Library the non-exclusive and non-transferrable right to display and access the Platform and Title Summary and Promotional Data for the limited purpose of: (a) allowing Patrons to access, view, and borrow Digital Titles through the Platform and pursuant to this Agreement; (b) promoting awareness and authorized use of the Platform, including via postings on the Library Online Catalog; and (c) establishing and implementing Library-specific policies in regard to use of the Platform by the Library and Patrons, consistent with this Agreement and the requirements of the Platform. 2.2 Limitations. Except for the limited, non-exclusive, non-transferrable rights expressly granted to Library under this Agreement, Library shall have no right in or to, or ownership of, the Platform, Digital Titles, hoopla Application, hoopla Website, Library Administration Website, Marks, Title Summary and Promotional Data, or any other artwork or materials delivered by or on behalf of Midwest Tape. The Library shall have no right to access, use, modify, or reproduce any portion of any source code relating to the Platform, or to make, sell, or distribute any variations or derivative works of the Platform. The Library agrees to the support and protection of Intellectual Property Rights (including but not limited to copyright and trademark protections), to discourage copyright or trademark infringement, to use its best efforts to prohibit Patrons or others from engaging in such infringement (including by immediately notifying Midwest Tape of any known or suspected violations of Intellectual Property Rights relating to use of the Platform or the Digital Titles), and to refrain from facilitating such activity. In addition, the Library will comply with all other requirements communicated by or on behalf of Midwest Tape with respect to any Intellectual Property Rights and the Marks. 2.3 No Public Performance Rights. The Library shall have no public performance rights in the Digital Titles under the terms of this Agreement. Accordingly, the Library may not offer any Digital Titles as a performance to Patrons or the general public, sponsored by the Library or otherwise. 2.4 General Obligations. To facilitate the successful introduction of the Platform to Patrons, and the use of the Platform by Patrons, the Library shall: (a) regularly communicate to staff, Patrons, and the general public served that the Platform is available to Patrons; (b) provide suitable training opportunities to appropriate Library staff members, so that they understand the Platform and can assist in the promotion and the use of the Platform by Patrons; (c) regularly feature prominent links and references to popular Digital Titles and the hoopla Website on the Library Online Catalog's homepage; (d) incorporate MARC record data regarding Digital Titles in the Library's catalog to enhance the discoverability of key content available in the Platform; (e) manage all funds designated or appropriated for use of the Platform; (f) participate in the implementation of the Platform, including without limitation by providing Midwest Tape with sufficient and accurate information to identify Patrons of the Library who are authorized to utilize the Platform; (g) provide Primary Support, as defined below; (h) perform requested linkage between the Platform and the Library Online Catalog, as well as reasonable technical services to support and maintain the Platform during the Term; and (i); notify Midwest Tape at least three (3) business days before any change in any RSS links, ILS configuration, URL updates, or other equipment or technology that could adversely impact the Platform and/or the use of the Platform, including any changes that could impact the process of Patron authentication. 2.5 Network Connectivity. The Library is responsible for providing a suitable network and Internet system for integration of the Platform into the Library Online Catalog or other systems. 9/2022US - PPU/OCOU Page 3