The advancement of innovative education, librarianship, and scholarship has become increasingly entangled with copyright law.

This volume offers an enlightening explanation of copyright and the ambiguous concept of fair use as they affect and are affected by higher education.

"This newly revised and updated edition by respected copyright authority Crews offers timely insights and succinct guidance for LIS students,librarians, and educators alike"--

1. Introduction: Background and Acknowledgments. 2. Why is Copyright Important to You?. 3. Scope of Copyright. 4. Formalities and Duration. 5. Owners and Rights. 6. Fair Use. 7. Special Exceptions. 8. Looking Ahead.

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For fresh, timely insights and application of copyright law for librarians, educators, and academics, Professor Crews maps the territory in a dramatically revised edition of Copyright Essentials .

Presents links to and abstracts of papers resulting from a study of museum policies and licenses funded by the Samuel H. Kress Foundation.

In recent years, the number of bills revising the U.S. Copyright Act has increased, the duration of copyright protection has grown, exceptions to rights under copyright law have been substantially altered, and the law has made abrupt ...