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Copyright : interpreting the law for libraries, archives and information services / Graham P. Cornish.
2004
N 639 COR.C (2004)
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Title
Copyright : interpreting the law for libraries, archives and information services / Graham P. Cornish.
Edition
4rd.
Description
xvi, 207 pages ; 24 cm
ISBN
1856045080 paperback
9781856045087 paperback
9781856045087 paperback
Alternate Call Number
N 639 COR.C (2004)
Summary
"This book explains the provisions of the UK Copyright Act and supporting legislation in quick and easy question-and-answer form. It is a working guide for the practising LIS professional to the intricacies of copyright as it needs to be understood in the context of library and information work, explaining the law in straightforward terms and answering the questions that it is likely to provoke." "Addressing as it does situations and problems taken from actual working experience, this is an essential practical working tool for all library and information practitioners, managers, policy makers and students who need to identify what can and cannot be done legally."--Jacket.
Note
Oorspr. uitg.: London : Library Association, 1990.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 185-188) and index.
Formatted Contents Note
1. Definition and law; 2. What is covered by copyright?; 3. Rights and limitations; 4. Literary, dramatic and musical works; 5. Artistic works; 6. Sound recordings; 7. Films and videos; 8. Broadcasts; 9. Databases; 10. Licensing schemes; 11. Computer programs, electronic materials and websites; 12. Other matters.
Published
London : Facet Pub., 2004.
Language
English
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Review
"This book explains the provisions of the UK Copyright Act and supporting legislation in quick and easy question-and-answer form. It is a working guide for the practising LIS professional to the intricacies of copyright as it needs to be understood in the context of library and information work, explaining the law in straightforward terms and answering the questions that it is likely to provoke." "Addressing as it does situations and problems taken from actual working experience, this is an essential practical working tool for all library and information practitioners, managers, policy makers and students who need to identify what can and cannot be done legally."--Jacket.