Complete Copyright: An Everyday Guide For Librarians [Spiral-bound]

Carrie Russell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 30, 2004 | ISBN-10: 0838935435 | ISBN-13: 978-0838935439

Librarians face myriad copyright dilemmas every day, and as copyright law evolves and new interpretations emerge, libraries play a key role in representing the public in the copyright debate. But how do new copyright laws affect traditional services and new virtual reference user services? What must librarians do to ensure that staff and patrons fully exercise copyright exemptions, like fair use? Offering a wealth of information on library copyright concerns in a vibrant, highly accessible format, Complete Copyright is a must-have resource for your library. ALA copyright expert Russell provides clear, user-friendly guidance for both common copyright issues and latest trends, including the intricacies of copyright in the digital world. Through real-life examples, she also illustrates how librarians can be advocates for a fair and balanced copyright law.

This guide will help you to:

* Address complex copyright issues through the use of real-life library scenarios
* Understand when permission is necessary when using copyrighted licenses
* Keep up-to-date with recent copyright legislation including the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and the Technology, Education and Copyright Harmonization Act (TEACH)
* Recognize the benefits and the pitfalls of the new digital copyright law
* Develop copyright presentations and workshops
* Discuss copyright law and fair use with legislators, administrators, library boards, and other decision makers

Featuring the illustrative work of graphic novelist Jessica Abel, Complete Copyright offers a cast of engaging characters who guide librarians on an exploration of copyright complexities through a range of everyday situations.

With a full copyright glossary of terms and legal case studies, along with a fun, plasti-coil binding for ease of usage, this is the comprehensive guide to the fundamentals and subtleties of U.S. copyright law written specifically for your library.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

This comprehensive treatise views eight major components of the copyright issue through the eyes of a cast of imaginary librarians and library users. Readers will be attracted to the cartoon characters and humorous profiles that lead into each section. In "Maggie Discovers Copyright," a savvy fifth grader has concerns about automatic copyright, public domain, and copyright duration. Another chapter, "Lena Posts a Web site," guides a library media specialist through posting a pathfinder on her school's Web site. "Charles Seeks Permission" guides a special-collections librarian through the process of seeking copyright permission to digitize articles for a publicly accessible Web site. Scenarios expand on related copyright components for easier problem solving, and clustering makes the information accessible from the table of contents as well as from the index. Nearly 100 pages of appended material, in contrasting color, contain portions of the copyright law, court cases, and fair use guidelines. The format features a spiral binding, font variations, and colored inset boxes with tips, facts, Q & As, and note-taking pages. This is an interesting guide, but with its busy format and many insert boxes, it's more of an armchair read than a reference source.–Vicki Reutter, Cazenovia High School, NY
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From Booklist

From ALA's Office for Information Technology Policy, this excellent addition to a library's professional collection views copyright through the prism of user rights. The use of a Creative Commons Deed License in place of the standard copyright notice exemplifies the fair and balanced copyright environment the book's focus promotes. Eight characters, from a fifth-grader to a university head librarian, help personalize the discussion. The eight chapters cover copyright basics, fair use, Section 108, first-sale doctrine, the TEACH Act (2002), public performances, interlibrary loan, course packs, artistic works, print and electronic reserves, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (1998), Internet-related issues, permissions, licensing, treaties, plagiarism, and advocacy. A clean layout, boxed highlights, room for notes, and a touch of humor contribute to the book's readability. As always, the information in the book should be reviewed with a library's legal advisor. Great companion to Rebecca Butler's Copyright for Teachers and Librarians [RBB F 1 05] and Carol Simpson's Copyright for Schools (3d ed., Linworth, 2000). Esther Sinofsky
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Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 262 pages
• Publisher: Amer Library Assn Editions (July 30, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0838935435
• ISBN-13: 978-0838935439
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #852,445 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highest recommendation for libraries and librarians, September 6, 2004

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This review is from: Complete Copyright: An Everyday Guide For Librarians (Spiral-bound)

Published in a sprial bound format, Complete Copyright: An Everyday Guide For Librarians by Carrie Russell is a project of the "Office for Information Technology Project" of the American Library Association and is enhanced with contributions by thirteen specialists and experts in copyright law and its relevance to academic and public library systems. Color illustrations, highlighted passages, a dash of humor and situational questions enhance the basic study of American copyright law, making the information easier to assimilate. Covering modern-day legal issues and coverage especially as apply to libraries ranging from the concept of "fair use" to the "first sale doctrine" that allows the resale or donation of lawfully purchased or acquired books, etc. to issues specific to copyright in the digital age, and much more, Complete Copyright carries the highest recommendation for libraries and librarians everywhere in the rapidly changing twenty-first century.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Complete and Very Well Explained, September 17, 2004

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Copyrights used to be so simple. The U.S. Constitution says: to promote the progrss of science and useful arts, by securing for limited times to authors and inventors exclusive right to their respective writing and discoveries. From there it gets a lot messier. For instance a book copyrighted and published in 1930 was under copyright for 28 years. If the copyright was not renewed it expired in 1958. But if in 1958 the copyright was renewed for an additional 28 years, or 1986. But the law was changed so that if the copyright was not renewed the book is in the public domain. But if it was renewed the copyright now goes until 70 years after the death of the author, or maybe 95 years after it was first published, or possibly 120 years after it was created.

And if you think that is a mess, wait until you get into digital, like the web. If a book is still in copyright in the US, but available on an Australian web site, can you download it, can you print a copy, can you sell it?

This book clearly, and using an interesting format explains these and lots more points.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Easy to Understand, March 15, 2006

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This is a great entry-level book. It's well-written with easy-to-understand case studies and pertinent examples.