Author : Kenneth D. Crews
Release : 2008
Genre : Copyright
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 470/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Copyright Law Librarians And Educators by : Kenneth D. Crews

Download or read book Copyright Law Librarians And Educators written by Kenneth D. Crews. This book was released on 2008. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Copyright in the world of digital information is changing at a fevered pace, even as educators and librarians digitize, upload, download, draw on databases, and incorporate materials into web-based instruction. It's essential to stay abreast of copyright law and fair use without information overload. For fresh, timely insights and application of copyright law for librarians, educators, and academics, Professor Crews maps the territory in a dramatically revised edition of Copyright Essentials . Readers will: Learn basic copyright definitions and key exceptions for education and library services; Find information quickly with key points sidebars, legislative citations and cross-references; Understand the four factors of fair use and related court interpretations; Get up to speed on current interpretations of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act from a librarian-educator viewpoint. Highly praised in its 2000 edition, the new Copyright Essentials draws on cutting edge case law in 18 discrete areas of copyright, including specialized and controversial music and sound recording issues.Information professionals will find the tools they need to take control of their rights and responsibilities as copyright owners and users in this succinct, easy-to-use guide.