About Digital Rights Management

In order for KAMD digital textbooks to be requested for use by qualifying students, the school’s principal must appoint a Digital Rights Manager (DRM).  Before submitting the DRM Registration Form, the principal must verify that the individual being appointed has:

1.  reviewed the “Roles and Responsibilities of a Digital Rights Manager”

2.  read and understood The Role of Digital Rights Management in Kentucky

3.  read and understood the student eligibility regulations and verification process  

 

  • What is a Digital Rights Manager (DRM)?

A DRM is a staff member designated by a school principal to request, receive, and track the usage of copyrighted accessible digital materials for students with qualifying disabilities that have been verified by a competent authority.  Ideally, this individual would be school-based.  However, if the principal deems a district-level individual to be the most appropriate to fulfill this role, a district-based individual may be appointed as a school’s DRM. 

 

  • Who should be a Digital Rights Manager (DRM)?

Personnel to consider for the role of DRM (in no particular order):

  1. School/District Technology Coordinator – Possesses knowledge regarding digital content the technology needed to access it
  2. Library media specialist – Possesses knowledge regarding copyright law and experience in keeping usage records
  3. Special education teacher – Possesses knowledge of the qualifying student’s academic strengths and challenges, learning style, ability use technology tools, and overall needs
  4. Regular education teacher – Possesses in-depth knowledge of the curriculum
  5. Principal or Vice Principal – Responsible for ensuring that all students achieve their potential

 

A Digital Rights Manager (DRM) is responsible for monitoring and documenting copyright compliance within a school.

This includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

Identifying and requesting digital textbooks from the KAMD for use by students with disabilities
Receiving and logging KAMD shipments of requested digital content
Maintaining documentation regarding student eligibility
Disseminating copyrighted digital content CDs to the teachers of authorized student users
Maintaining a Digital Textbook Usage Tracking Form
Providing direction and support to ensure teacher and student copyright compliance
Acting as liaison between school and KAMD staff

 

Ready to appoint a Digital Rights Manager (DRM)? Go to the Digital Rights Manager Registration Form