COPYRIGHT LAW: YES, No, MAYBE?

摘要

Like it or not libraries now find themselves in the forefront of managing a new "printing press" created by continually evolving technological advancements for making, storing, and transmitting information and artistic works. As libraries and librarians strive to do what they do best, provide information, they struggle with the complexities of the legal implications brought about by changes in copyright law and built into licensing agreements for electronic resources. Without the availability of onsite legal advice or university copyright management offices, libraries and their staff can benefit from a basic understanding of the issues to establish guidelines for daily operations. The following is a basic summation of key points and issues categorized by the legal world as important in managing the print-to-electronic aspect of library resources. Although the duplication and dissemination of sound, music, and video recordings are important for some universities, this discussion primarily emphasizes digitized print resources.