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	Copyright Law for Librarians and Educators: Creative Strategies and Practical Solutions Kenneth Crews Item Number: 978-0-8389-0906-5   Publisher: ALA Editions Price: $50.00		Order Options:       Qty:
176 pages 8.5" x 11" Softcover ISBN-13: 978-0-8389-0906-5 Year Published: 2005 Praise for previous edition " . . . provides a wealth of information on the current copyright law. . . . Written in comfortable, easy-to-understand narrative, [this book] is indeed an essential addition to the professional library of anyone who works with copyrighted materials or helps provide information to those who do."—American Reference Books Annual 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. Learn more about copyright. Table of Contents The Reach of Copyright 1. Introduction: This Book and the Importance of Copyright 2. The Scope of Protectible Works 3. Works Without Copyright Protection Rights of Ownership 4. Duration and Formalities: How Long Do Copyrights Last? 5. Who Owns the Copyright? 6. The Rights of Copyright Owners 7. Exceptions to the Rights of Owners Fair Use 8. Fair Use: Getting Started 9. Fair Use: Understanding the Four Factors 10. Getting Comfortable with Fair Use: Applying the Four Factors 11. The Meaning of Fair-Use Guidelines Focus on Education and Libraries 12. Distance Education and the TEACH Act 13. Libraries and the Special Provisions of Section 108 14. Responsibilities, Liabilities, and Doing the Right Thing Special Features 15. Special Feature: Music and Copyright 16. Special Feature: The Digital Millennium Copyright Act 17. Special Feature: Copyright, Archives, and Unpublished Materials 18. Special Feature: Permission from Copyright Owners Appendices A. Guide to Additional Resources B. Selected Provisions of the U.S. Copyright Act C. Checklist for Fair Use D. Checklist for the TEACH Act E. Table of Cases Index About the Author Kenneth D. Crews is the Samuel R. Rosen II Professor in the Indiana University School of Law in Indianapolis and in the IU School of Library and Information Science. He is also associate dean of the faculties for Copyright Management and directs the Copyright Management Center. He practiced general business and corporate law, primarily for the entertainment industry from 1980–1990 in Los Angeles and earned his MLS and PhD degrees from UCLA's School of Library and Information Science. Kenneth D. Crews has been named the first recipient of the "L. Ray Patterson Award: In Support of Users’ Rights" by the American Library Association's (ALA) Office for Information Technology Policy (OITP) Copyright Advisory Committee. Reviews

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