Copyright: Best Practices for Academic Libraries

Library Journal, Starred Review: A Plain-Language Guide to Best Practices for Copyright Management in Academic Libraries
This book provides advice on analyzing and applying the copyright law to specific areas encountered by librarians and instructors, covering controlled digital lending, remote learning dos and don'ts, the application of copyright to music, open access initiatives, and the use of data. Written by Donna L. Ferullo and Dwayne K. Buttler, it offers many years of experience advising universities on copyright law.

Format: Hardback
Length: 282 pages
Publication date: 03 September 2023
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

An invaluable resource for librarians, "Copyright in Academic Libraries" by Donna L. Ferullo and Dwayne K. Buttler offers a comprehensive and practical guide to copyright management in academic libraries. With the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the book provides timely and essential information on analyzing and applying copyright law to various areas encountered by librarians and instructors. The book covers a wide range of topics, including controlled digital lending, remote learning dos and don'ts, the application of copyright to music, open access initiatives, and the use of data. It offers advice on how to navigate the complexities of copyright law and provides strategies for incorporating music into curricula and preserving musical works. Written by Donna L. Ferullo, the Director of the University Copyright Office at Purdue University, and Dwayne K. Buttler, the Evelyn J. Schneider En, the book draws on their extensive experience in copyright law and library science. The book's plain-language approach makes it accessible to librarians and educators of all levels, and its comprehensive coverage makes it a valuable resource for anyone involved in copyright management in academic libraries.

Weight: 631g
Dimension: 236 x 157 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538168219