Copyright for Teachers and Librarians

by Butler, Rebecca P.

• ISBN13: 9781555705008
• ISBN10: 1555705006
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-09-01
• Publisher: Neal Schuman Pub

Summary

Uses plain language and examples to outline fair use guidelines, clarify the concept of public domain, and explore the permissions process, licenses, interlibrary loan, international provisions, and plagiarism.

Table of Contents

List of Figures and Flow Charts	xi
Preface	xv
Acknowledgments	xix
Part I: Essential Concepts of Copyright Law	1	(66)
Introduction to Copyright Law: What Is Copyright?	3	(12)
Introduction	3	(1)
Copyright Defined and Explained	4	(3)
History of Copyright	7	(1)
Why Copyright Law Is Important	8	(1)
How to Copyright Works	8	(3)
Conclusion	11	(1)
End Notes	12	(1)
References	13	(2)
Fair Use: When Do You Need to Ask for Permission?	15	(6)
Fair Use Defined and Explained	15	(1)
Fair Use Factor 1: Purpose and Character of Use	15	(1)
Fair Use Factor 2: Nature of the Work	16	(1)
Fair Use Factor 3: Quantity to Be Borrowed	16	(1)
Fair Use Factor 4: Marketability of the Work	16	(1)
Copyright Guidelines for Educational Multimedia	17	(1)
Conclusion	18	(1)
End Notes	18	(1)
References	19	(2)
Public Domain: Is There Such a Thing as Free Material?	21	(12)
Introduction	21	(1)
What Is Public Domain?	21	(1)
How Long Does It Take a Work to Become Part of Public Domain?	22	(1)
If There is No Copyright Date on a Work Does That Mean It Is in the Public Domain?	23	(1)
What If the Work Is Created as Part of the Terms of Employment?	23	(1)
What Works Are in the Public Domain?	24	(1)
Are All Federal Government Documents in the Public Domain?	24	(1)
Are State and Local Government Documents in the Public Domain?	25	(1)
Is Something That is in the Public Domain in Another Country Also in the Public Domain in the United States?	26	(1)
Can Something Be Taken out of the Public Domain and Placed under Copyright Protection Again?	26	(1)
How Do You Know That an Item Is in the Public Domain?	26	(1)
Conclusion	27	(1)
End Notes	28	(1)
References	29	(4)
Obtaining Permission: How Can You Legally Obtain Use of Works?	33	(12)
Introduction	33	(1)
Obtaining Permission	34	(1)
What is License?	35	(1)
Give Credit Where Credit is Due	35	(1)
Permission Letter	35	(3)
Clearinghouses and Other Organizations	38	(2)
End Notes	40	(1)
References	41	(4)
Other Important Copyright Issues: What Other Copyright Issues Do You Need to Know About?	45	(22)
Introduction	45	(1)
Documentation and Licenses	45	(2)
Interlibrary Loan	47	(1)
Statutory Exemptions	48	(3)
Copying Guidelines	51	(1)
International Copyright Law and United States Copyright Law with International Provisions	52	(2)
Infringements and Penalties	54	(3)
Plagiarism	57	(1)
Sample Flow Chart	58	(2)
Conclusion	60	(1)
End Notes	60	(3)
References	63	(4)
Part II: Specific Applications of Copyright Law	67	(152)
The Internet and Copyright Law: Everything on the Web Is Considered Implied Public Access, Right?	69	(18)
Introduction	69	(1)
Fair Use	69	(4)
Public Domain	73	(1)
Documentation and Licenses	74	(1)
Permissions	75	(3)
You Create It, You Own It	78	(1)
Infringements and Penalties	79	(1)
International Copyright Law	80	(2)
Avoiding Copyright Problems	82	(1)
Conclusion	83	(1)
End Notes	83	(1)
References	84	(3)
Videos, DVDs, CDs, and Copyright Law: Can You Use These Works Legally in Your Classroom?	87	(22)
Introduction	87	(1)
Fair Use	87	(1)
Public Domain	88	(1)
Documentation and Licenses	88	(5)
Permissions	93	(1)
You Create It, You Own It	93	(5)
Infringements and Penalties	98	(4)
International Copyright Law	102	(1)
Avoiding Copyright Problems	102	(3)
Conclusion	105	(1)
End Notes	105	(1)
References	106	(3)
Television and Copyright Law: TV Is Free, Isn't It?	109	(16)
Introduction	109	(1)
Fair Use	110	(1)
Public Domain	111	(2)
Documentation and Licenses	113	(2)
Permissions	115	(1)
You Create It, You Own It	115	(4)
Infringements and Penalties	119	(2)
International Copyright Law	121	(1)
Conclusion	122	(1)
End Notes	122	(1)
References	123	(2)
Computer Software and Copyright Law: Why Is Documentation Important?	125	(20)
Introduction	125	(1)
Fair Use	126	(1)
Public Domain	126	(3)
Documentation and Licenses	129	(3)
Permissions	132	(2)
You Create It, You Own It	134	(1)
Infringements and Penalties	134	(4)
International Copyright Law	138	(2)
Avoiding Copyright Problems	140	(1)
Conclusion	140	(2)
End Notes	142	(1)
References	143	(2)
Music/Audio and Copyright Law: Who Is Going to Know If You Copy It?	145	(22)
Introduction	145	(2)
Fair Use	147	(3)
Public Domain	150	(1)
Documentation and Licenses	150	(1)
Permissions	150	(4)
Infringements and Penalties	154	(3)
International Copyright Law	157	(1)
Avoiding Copyright Problems	157	(3)
Conclusion	160	(4)
End Notes	164	(1)
References	165	(2)
Multimedia and Copyright Law: How Confusing! Can You Borrow a Variety of Works for Your Production?	167	(16)
Introduction	167	(1)
Fair Use	167	(1)
Public Domain	168	(3)
Documentation and Licenses	171	(2)
Permissions	173	(2)
You Create It, You Own It	175	(1)
Infringements and Penalties	175	(4)
International Copyright Law	179	(1)
Avoiding Copyright Problems	179	(1)
Conclusion	179	(1)
End Notes	180	(1)
References	181	(2)
Print Works and Copyright Law: Is It OK to Copy Print Works for Class at the Last Minute?	183	(20)
Introduction	183	(1)
Fair Use	184	(3)
Public Domain	187	(1)
Documentation and Licenses	187	(5)
Permissions	192	(1)
You Create It, You Own It	192	(3)
Infringements and Penalties	195	(1)
International Copyright Law	196	(2)
Avoiding Copyright Problems	198	(1)
Conclusion	198	(1)
End Notes	198	(2)
References	200	(3)
Distance Learning and Copyright Law: Is This Different from Applying Copyright Law in a Face-to-Face Classroom?	203	(6)
Introduction	203	(1)
Technology, Education and Copyright Harmonization Act (Teach Act)	203	(2)
Conclusion	205	(1)
End Notes	205	(2)
References	207	(2)
Conclusion: What Does All This Mean for K-12 Teachers and Librarians?	209	(10)
Introduction	209	(1)
I'll Never Get Caught	209	(1)
Ways to Avoid Copyright Problems	210	(1)
How to Deal with Those Who Would Have You Break the Law	211	(1)
How and Why to Teach/Train Students and Others in Copyright Law	212	(2)
Conclusion	214	(1)
End Notes	214	(1)
References	215	(4)
Appendices	219	(20)
A. Section 106. Exclusive Rights in Copyrighted Works	220	(1)
B. Section 107. Limitations on Exclusive Rights: Fair Use	221	(1)
C. Section 108. Limitations on Exclusive Rights: Reproduction by Libraries and Archives	222	(4)
D. Section 110. Limitations on Exclusive Rights: Exemption of Certain Performances and Displays	226	(6)
E. Section 121. Limitations on Exclusive Rights: Reproduction for Blind or Other People with Disabilities	232	(1)
F. Section 201. Ownership of Copyright	233	(1)
G. Section 302. Duration of Copyright: Works Created on or after January 1, 1978	234	(2)
H. Section 504. Remedies for Infringement: Damages and Profits	236	(3)
Index	239	(8)
About the Author	247