Abstract: In a method and system for managing access rights, a listing for each of a plurality of access rights is received, and a request for a desired access right from a user is received, wherein the request includes a desired time period and a desired resource. A matching access right of the plurality of access rights is determined. Upon determining that an access right is not available, the request is placed on a standby list and a standby notification is sent to the user, including a position on the standby list, wherein the matching access right is reserved for the user when the request is in a top position on the standby list.