Commonsense Copyright: A Guide for Educators and Librarians, 2D Ed.

By R.S. Talab

This second edition presents information updated as of the end of 1998 regarding the Copyright Act as currently amended. Applicable to both general and specialized audiences, the book covers copyright as it applies to a variety of settings, with numerous usage examples and guideline charts, all presented in an easy-to-read format with the "legalese" reserved for the footnotes. Featured are sections on the use of copyrighted materials, libraries and copyrighted materials, permissions policies, and new technology issues such as computer software, electronic publishing, the Internet, multimedia and distance learning. Resource guides--to services such as the Library of Congress Copyright Office information hotline, circulars, and mailings, as well as the Television Licensing Center, and the Copyright Clearance Center--and to Internet resources, print bibliographies, and other applicable documents and laws, are provided.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786406755
• ISBN13: 9780786406753
• Release Date: July 1999
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

Taking fog away from copyright

I purchased three copies of this book to go to each of our schools libraries. I kept a fourth copy for reference and to give presentations to faculty. Copyright is not fun reading but this author has organized the information in an accessible way.

Excellent Resource for Copyright Guidelines

This book, originally published in 1986, is an excellent resource for anyone interested in learning more about copyright laws and guidelines. Along with excellent general copyright instruction, this book presents copyright information for specific materials as well as for specific uses. This book also contains an extensive appendix with other useful print and online resources related to copyright.