Book description
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 the basics of copyright law and fair use.
Kenneth D. Crews has completely revised his classic text to remap the
territory with fresh, timely insights into applications of copyright law
for librarians, educators, and academics. 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 Copyright Law for Educators and
Librarians--highly praised in previous editions--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. Kenneth D. Crews has specialized for more
than 25 years in copyright issues as they relate to education, libraries
and research. He directs the Copyright Advisory Office at Columbia
University and teaches in the Columbia Law School. Dr. Crews has been a
professor of law, library science and business and held a named
professorship in law at Indiana University. At IU he established the
first office in the country specifically addressing copyright policy
issues at universities. His services have been called upon by numerous
colleges and universities, and by the U. S. State Department and the
World Intellectual Property Organization. He was the first recipient of
ALA's L. Ray Patterson Award.
