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Peer reviewedBender, Ivan R. – Library Trends, 1985
This review of sections of copyright laws most relevant to media librarians covers requirements of authors, sole rights of copyright owners, fair use and other exceptions to sole rights, the Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) case, the Sony case, exempt public performances, and computer software. Twenty-nine references are provided.…
Descriptors: Authors, Computer Software, Copyrights, Court Litigation
Carlson, David – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1986
Addresses several differences between computer software and books that affect copyright-related issues. Discussion covers durability of the physical medium, dilemma of backup copies, software licensing agreements, integrity of honest customers, and policy suggestions for libraries that have or are considering microcomputer labs and are concerned…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Copyrights, Federal Legislation, Federal Regulation
Talab, Rosemary Sturdevant – School Library Media Quarterly, 1984
Discusses the responsibility of the school library media specialist with respect to microcomputer software acquisition and usage. Copyright and the library media center, copyright infringement, remedies, and protection, strategies that can be used in obtaining and disseminating quality software, and policy development are noted. Thirteen…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Copyrights, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation
Peer reviewedTroost, F. William – Library Trends, 1983
Focuses on current events and features of copyright law that affect decisions and policies daily in library media centers. Highlights include exclusive rights of copyright owners; legal exceptions, decisions in court cases contributing to media center administration; and satisfying requirements of Copyright Law and patron needs. Permission-to-use…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Audiovisual Aids, Copyrights, Court Litigation
Bruwelheide, Janis H. – 1995
This guide provides a concise overview of current copyright law and its interpretations, particularly for classroom educators, librarians, school media specialists, and their constituents. Building on the question-and-answer format introduced in the first edition, the second edition adds commentary on critical developments of the last eight years,…
Descriptors: Copyrights, Distance Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Fair Use (Copyrights)
American Library Association, Washington, DC. – 1984
Nationwide interest in restoring excellence to education continued into 1984, but made no dent in the Reagan administration's determination to eliminate federal library programs. Congress is again resisting this third year of zero budgets, despite efforts to contain soaring federal deficits. Few issues pending in this second session of the 98th…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Federal Programs, Federal Regulation, Libraries
