Copyright for Library and Information Service Professionals

This practical guide is aimed specifically at information professionals who are often those responsible for copyright compliance in their organisation. Copyright infringement can carry both civil and criminal penalties, making it essential for those responsible to get it right. This new edition has been updated to take account of recent developments concerning Crown copyright, and the proposed EC Directive on harmonising certain aspects of copyright and related rights. There is a new chapter on licensing agreements for electronic information, and an updated list of useful organisations.

List of contents

Introduction; Copyright and libraries; User permissions; Licensing schemes; Licensing agreements for electronic information; Electronic copying and digital use of copyright material; UK legislation; EU documents; International treaties; Case law; Copyright in the work environment (case studies); Further reading; Useful organisations, addresses and web sites.

About the author

Pedley, Paul

Summary

This practical guide is aimed specifically at information professionals who are often those responsible for copyright compliance in their organisation.

Report

'... a good balance of background information, practical advice and details of specific legislation'. - Managing Information

Product details

• Authors: Paul Pedley, Pedley Paul
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 13.09.2023
• EAN: 9781138439481
• ISBN: 978-1-138-43948-1
• No. of pages: 136
• Dimensions: 138 mm x 11 mm x 216 mm
• Weight: 267 g
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > Book trade, library system; LAW / Intellectual Property / Copyright, Copyright Law, Library & Information Sciences, Library and information sciences / Museology, Law As It Applies To Other Professions, Law as it applies to other professions and disciplines