0838906427 9780838906422 alk. paper 0810618702 9780810618701 9780585311999 electronic book
Alternate Call Number
N 639 BRU.C
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.
Note
Revised edition of: The copyright primer for librarians and educators / Mary Hutchings Reed. 1987. Coed.: National Education Association.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 135-142) and index.
Formatted Contents Note
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 Electronic environment, databases, and digital issues Computer software and databases Multimedia Internet Distance education concerns A closing note Copyright primer : 1997 update Appendix A. Requesting permission for academic copying Appendix B. Developing policies on copyright Appendix C. Selected court cases Appendix D. Resources and addresses Appendix E. Copyright sources on the Internet Appendix F. Intellectual property Appendix G. Fair use in the electronic age Appendix H. Sections 106-110 of the Copyright Law of the United States of America.