The Library's Legal Answer BookAmerican Library Association, 2003 M01 23 - 361 pages Libraries are in the thick of legal issues as new technologies add layers of complexity to everyday work in the library. How do you know what's legal? What can you do to identify and address issues before they turn into bona fide legal matters? Where do you turn for help? With coverage of all the issues of the day—filters, fair use, copyright, Web publishing and Internet use, software sharing, ADA compliance, free speech, privacy, access, and employment and liability issues—you will have a "librarian's J.D." in short order! Detailed and ready-to-apply answers to more than 600 legal questions will make this trouble-shooting guide your favorite quick-reference. |
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... Distribution The copyright holder has the exclusive right to distribute copies of his or her work to the public by sale or other transfer of ownership , or by rental , lease , or lending . This is another important right that affects ...
... Distribution The copyright holder has the exclusive right to distribute copies of his or her work to the public by sale or other transfer of ownership , or by rental , lease , or lending . This is another important right that affects ...
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... distribution of that material was also unlawful.80 In the web environment , a library that improperly loads copied mate- rial onto its website is also distributing the work , and is directly engaging in an unlawful distribution of ...
... distribution of that material was also unlawful.80 In the web environment , a library that improperly loads copied mate- rial onto its website is also distributing the work , and is directly engaging in an unlawful distribution of ...
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... distribution [ of ] information applies equally well where the distribution involves electronic databases or news services . The principle involved invokes the general public policy of fostering broad distribution of information . " 14 ...
... distribution [ of ] information applies equally well where the distribution involves electronic databases or news services . The principle involved invokes the general public policy of fostering broad distribution of information . " 14 ...
Contents
Libraries and Copyright | 13 |
Designing the Library Web Page | 85 |
Filters and Other Restrictions on Internet Access | 124 |
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