LibGuide Draft

Introduction
Copyright is the right of an author or creator to maintain control and ownership of content they have generated. As information becomes easier to access, it has also become easier to commit copyright violations, whether intentionally or by accident. This guide will provide resources and research discussing the nature of copyright and aspects of copyright law such as fair use. There will be a particular focus on copyright issues as they apply to libraries, including who is responsible for copyright violations in a library setting and the effects of copyright on reserves (both print and electronic) in academic libraries.

Preliminary List of Resources

Online resources:

US Copyright Office FAQ
http://www.copyright.gov/help/faq/

Copyright Clearance Center
http://www.copyright.com/

Washington State University Publishing: Library and Copyright
http://publishing.wsu.edu/copyright/library.html

University of Maryland University College Copyright Primer
http://www-apps.umuc.edu/primer/enter.php#

Print resources:

Frankel, James. The Teacher's Guide to Music, Media, and Copyright Law. Hal Leonard (New York), 2009.

Lipinski, Tomas. The Complete Copyright Liability Handbook for Librarians and Educators. Neal-Schuman Publishers (New York), 2006.

Introduction

The topic of my LibGuide literature review will be copyright, with a focus on its use in libraries. The review will be limited to copyright issues in the United States, rather than discussing international copyright.

Topics to be examined will include:
-Fair Use
-Responsibility for copyright violations
-Copyright in reserves and e-reserves