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Copyright Law for Librarians and Educators: Creative Strategies And Practical Solutions
by Kenneth D. Crews

In this revised edition of Copyright Essentials for Librarians and Educators (2000), Kenneth D. Crews interprets areas of copyright law often problematic for colleges and universities. He emphasizes the benefits of "fair use" provisions that provide exceptions useful to current scholarship and librarianship roles, and covers issues that have arisen in recent years in fair use applications. The guide includes coverage of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, provisions from the US Copyright Act, and a fair use checklist.

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The Complete Copyright Liability Handbook for Librarians and Educators
by Tomas A. Lipinski

This is a comprehensive guide to copyright liability issues specifically aimed at libraries and information centers. It covers direct, contributory, and vicarious infringement; immunity; damage remission; notice provisions; and more. Current, practical, and authoritative, author includes discussions of the DMCA, TEACH Act, and other recent legislation as well as sample notices, policies, and audit tools. His coverage of print, non-print, and new technologies (Web sites, distance education, circulating software, e-books etc.), makes this handbook essential for public, academic, and school librarians.

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Complete Copyright: An Everyday Guide for Librarians
edited by Carrie Russell

This unusually user-friendly volume successfully reduces the tedium and complexity of copyright law into an accessible narrative presented in a well—organized format, without sacrificing detail. The book's chapters are devoted to the origins and purpose of US copyright law, copyright exemptions, interlibrary loan, copyright law concerning material in a digital format, attaining copyright permission, and licensing agreements.