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The copyright primer for librarians and educators / Janis H. Bruwelheide. [electronic resource]
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Bruwelheide, Janis H.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Fair use (Copyright)--United States.
- Fair use (Copyright).
- Photocopying services in libraries--United States.
- Photocopying services in libraries.
- Photocopying--Fair use (Copyright)--United States.
- Photocopying.
- Copyright.
- United States.
- Photocopying--United States.
- Medical Subjects:
- Copyright.
- United States.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (vi, 151 p. )
- Edition:
- 2nd ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Chicago : American Library Association ; Washington, DC : National Education Association, c1995.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- Building on the handy question-and-answer format introduced in the first edition, Bruwelheide adds commentary on critical developments of the last eight years, especially those related to video, digitization, electronic communications, and emerging technologies of the Global Information Infrastructure. The guide provides users with valuable guidance on the complexities of copyright law. Clear background and concise answers will help readers understand the intent of the law in order to better judge the appropriateness of their actions.
- Contents:
- General copyright information
- Fair use
- Library copying under Section 108
- Classroom photocopying
- College and university photocopying and library reserve room copying
- Musical, dramatic, and nondramatic performances
- Off-air taping
- Videocassettes
- The electronic environment, databases, and digital issues
- Computer software and databases
- Multimedia
- Internet
- Distance education concerns
- Appendixes. (A) Requesting permission for academic copying
- (B) Developing policies on copyright
- (C) Selected court cases
- (D) Resources and addresses
- (E) Copyright sources on the Internet
- (F) Intellectual property
- (G) Fair use in the electronic age
- (H) Sections 106-110 of the Copyright Law of the United States of America.
- Notes:
- Rev. ed. of: The copyright primer for librarians and educators / Mary Hutchings Reed. 1987.
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 135-142) and index.
- ISBN:
- 0-585-31199-4
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