1. A method for providing database content usage, said database content being a digital work having one or more rights associated therewith within a system having at least one repository configured to enforce use of said content in accordance with said one or more rights, said method comprising: associating a usage right with database content, said usage right specifying rights for the usage of database content and usage fees for exercise of such usage; providing said database content in accordance with said usage right; and reporting said usage fees as a transaction.