Copyright for LibrariansCopyright for Librarians
Jenna RinalducciJenna Rinalducci
Virtual Reference EnvironmentsVirtual Reference Environments
Fall 2007Fall 2007
Content ChoicesContent Choices Copyright continues to be a popular topic
Unique issues so aimed project at 3 audiences– Educators, Students, Librarians – Groups constantly faced with copyright issues – Wrote introduction to tie them together– Link to presentations from introduction
Librarians try to balance providing access & protecting copyright
Trusted web and print resources
Highlight key issues relevant to libraries: Fair Use Licensing Digital Content Reproductions
Usability ConcernsUsability Concerns
Straightforward usability issues (font size, color of hyperlinks…)
Perceived usability or aesthetics in terms of how visually appealing the design is
Main issues: Color Font Animation
Technical IssuesTechnical Issues
Initially chose PowerPoint for guides
Offers easy way to present information, include links…
However, not everyone using IPL has access to PowerPoint so converting into PDF and Flash documents
PDF: Include menu for navigation Flash: Easy conversion to webpage
Let’s take a look at the guideLet’s take a look at the guide
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Copyright for LibrariansCopyright for Librarians
• Copyright is a growing concern.
• Librarians are part of a :– Providing access to information
– Protecting copyright laws
• More and more librarians are thrown into the role of
• Librarians face unique concerns.
Set up reasons copyright
important for librarians
Important Issues for Librarians:Important Issues for Librarians:
• Licensing
• Podcasts, screencasts, etc.
• Photocopying/scanning
• Library website
• Interlibrary Loan
• Academic & School Librarians! Course
Reserves
Some of the issues addressed
Licensing issues Licensing issues affectaffect……• Databases
– Number of library users allowed to access e-books and online journals at one time
• Digital exhibits– Most works are licensed which affects how images are used
– Permission to distribute should be addressed in license
• Audiovisual items– Can the library create viewing copies?
– Have to get permission for non-academic viewing
• Archives– Determines how the material can be used
• Interlibrary Loan– Can the library participate?
Present some of the main issues related to copyright
Websites on LicensingWebsites on Licensing
• Licensing Digital Information: A Resource for Librarians
from Yale University Libraries and the Council on Library &
Information Resources http://www.library.yale.edu/%7Ellicense
Includes model license agreement & vocabulary list
• Libraries and Licensing from American Library Association’s
Washington Office
http://www.ala.org/ala/washoff/woissues/copyrightb/librariesand
licensing/LibrariesAndLicensing.cfm
• Crash Course: Licensing Resources from Univ. of Texas
http://www.utsystem.edu/ogc/INTELLECTUALPROPERTY/licrsrcs.
htm
Follow with reliable web-based resources so they can find more information
Question #2:Question #2:
Nature of Material Being UsedNature of Material Being Used
How would you describe the work?
Factual
Published
VS
Unpublished work
Fiction
Creative: Art, music, novels, films, plays
Lean toward Fair Use
Lean toward Copyright Infringement
Introduce 4 main questions when
determining fair use
Librarians Love Books…Librarians Love Books… about about
Copyright Law for Librarians and Educators. By Kenneth Crews & Dwayne K. Buttler, 2005 (Copyright Management Center, Indiana U.-Purdue, http://www.copyright.iupui.edu/index.htm)
Complete Copyright: An Everyday Guide for Librarians. By Carrie Russell, 2004.
The Complete Copyright Liability Handbook for Librarians and Educators. By Tomas A. Lipinski, 2006.
Licensing Digital Content: A Practical Guide for Librarians. By Lesley Ellen Harris, 2002.
Librarian's Guide to Intellectual Property in the Digital Age. By Timothy Lee Wherry, 2002.
Copyright In Cyberspace 2: Questions & Answers For Librarians. By Gretchen McCord Hoffmann, 2005
Offer print resources, not just websites
DisclaimersDisclaimersAs with all things legal, there is a disclaimerdisclaimer:
1. Presentation is not a definitive guidenot a definitive guide. It is:
a. Introduction to copyright issues facing librarians
b. Starting point for thinking about copyright in the library
2. Guide created by a librariancreated by a librarian, not a lawyer.
a. Lawyers are people too!
b. Take advantage of legal resources at your institution.
c. Contact U.S. Copyright Office: http://www.copyright.govhttp://www.copyright.gov. .
Noticed other guides included disclaimers