Copyright for Library and Information Service Professionals [Paperback]

This practical guide is aimed specifically at information professionals who are often those responsible for copyright compliance in their organisation. Copyright infringement can carry both civil and criminal penalties, making it essential for those responsible to get it right. This new edition has been updated to take account of recent developments concerning Crown copyright, and the proposed EC Directive on harmonising certain aspects of copyright and related rights. There is a new chapter on licensing agreements for electronic information, and an updated list of useful organisations.This practical guide is aimed specifically at information professionals who are often those responsible for copyright compliance in their organisation.'... a good balance of background information, practical advice and details of specific legislation'. - Managing InformationIntroduction; Copyright and libraries; User permissions; Licensing schemes; Licensing agreements for electronic information; Electronic copying and digital use of copyright material; UK legislation; EU documents; International treaties; Case law; Copyright in the work environment (case studies); Further reading; Useful organisations, addresses and web sites.US? Paul Pedley 2000 Except as otherwise permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, this publication may only be reproduced, stored or transmitted in any form or by any means, with the prior permission in writing of the publisher.