Copyright: Interpreting the Law for Libraries - Couverture souple

Cornish, G.P.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1856044092 ISBN 13 : 9781856044097

Editeur : Library Association Publishing, 2001

Synopsis

This deskbook sets out to explain the provision of the UK Copyright Act and supporting legislation in quick and easy question-and-answer form. This third revised edition incorporates all the UK laws designed to meet European standards, up to the book's publication. It takes account of legislation on databases in a chapter which aims to explain the law in straightforward terms and also answer some of the questions that it is likely to provoke. Opportunity has also been taken to update some other areas in the light of more detailed consideration of the legal texts and research undertaken in the area. The index has been fully revised and there is a list of useful addresses. Areas covered include: ownership; literary, dramatic and musical works; artistic works; sound recordings; films and videos; broadcasts; databases and electronic materials and licensing schemes.

A propos du livre

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: 2001
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1856044092
• ISBN 13: 9781856044097
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 3
• Nombre de pages: 192
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible