Copyright: Interpreting the Law for Libraries, Archives and Information Services - Couverture souple

Cornish, G.P.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1856041689 ISBN 13 : 9781856041683

Editeur : Library Association Publishing, 1997

Synopsis

This work sets out in a question-and-answer fashion to explain the UK Copyright Act and the supporting legislation. This revised edition incorporates the new 1995 laws designed to meet European standards, including legislation on lending and rental, computer software, terms of protection, databases, and unpublished works in libraries. There are new sections on licensing schemes and on developments in networking copyright issues, plus the latest news of forthcoming legislation on the visual image. Areas covered include: literary, dramatic and musical works; artistic works; sound recordings; films and videos; and broadcasts. The result is a working reference tool to which librarians and archivists can turn for a ready answer. The subject index draws together material dealt with by a number of separate questions.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Cornish's "Copyright", which has become a standard work in its field, explains the provisions of the UK Copyright Act and supporting legislation in quick and easy question-and-answer form. This latest edition is revised and expanded in the light of new legislation and some decisions by the courts which have changed our understanding of what the law means. There is also expanded coverage of moral rights and the text has been expanded by the use of practical examples to illustrate complex points. Areas such as originality, databases, and the use of broadcast material in education all receive additional attention. And of course Wikipedia, Flickr, MySpace, Yahoo, Creative Commons and Open Archives are considered in a copyright context. All types of material that may attract copyright are considered, including: literary, dramatic and musical works; artistic works; sound recordings; films and videos; broadcasts; databases; and, computer programs and websites. The text is complemented by a detailed index that enables the enquirer to pinpoint topics and proposed action quickly and accurately. The appendices lay out the statutory declaration forms, and provide helpful lists of addresses and selected further sources of information.

Biographie de l'auteur

Graham P. Cornish, until recently Programme Director for the IFLA Availability of Publications Programme and responsible for copyright interpretation throughout the British Library, is now an independent adviser and trainer under the label A(c)opyright Circle.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Library Association Publishing
• Date d'édition: 1997
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1856041689
• ISBN 13: 9781856041683
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 192
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible