Copyright for Schools: A Practical Guide, 5th Edition / Edition 5

by Carol Simpson

Overview

An updated edition of the standard, comprehensive guide to copyright issues affecting schools, this book provides the watertight copyright policy and plan that's a must for every school district.

Copyright continues to be a timely topic as technology makes determining who owns what more and more complex. Written by the leading copyright authority for libraries, Copyright for Schools: A Practical Guide, Fifth Edition is a thoroughly updated version of the industry standard on copyright matters affecting schools.

Starting with an overview of copyright law, the book goes on to cover specific topics medium by medium, including print, software, music, video, multimedia, and more. It addresses new technologies in common use in schools and school libraries and also includes new cases and interpretations, statutory citations, guidance on best practices, and real life questions and answers to typical copyright dilemmas faced by schools. On the theory that preventing legal action is always simpler than defending it, the advice throughout is designed to enable schools to take advantage of their rights under copyright law, while avoiding the "bleeding edge" that may make them targets for copyright owners.

• Sample logs, record-keeping aids, notices, policies, request letters, forms, and instructional materials
• Questions and answers on representative school situations involving copyright, including hot topics like video yearbooks, wikis, and distance learning
• A reproducible copyright brochure suitable for school staff
• Examples of fair-use analysis
• Lists of copyright-cleared media and producers
• A comprehensive bibliography, including Internet links related to copyright

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781586833930
Publisher:	ABC-CLIO, Incorporated
Publication date:	10/14/2010
Series:	Copyright Series
Edition description:	Older Edition
Pages:	252
Sales rank:	1,084,123
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Carol Simpson, EdD, JD, is a retired teacher, school librarian, district administrator, and university professor.

Editorial Reviews

"Although many people think that a book on copyright would be a cure for insomnia, Carol Simpson's writing style and pointed examples create an entertaining and frightening book. Simpson has updated her guide to include recent court cases, revisions of copyright law, and guidelines that affect schools. This edition includes chapters on the law, public domain, fair use, print, audiovisual, music, multimedia, distance learning, and software. Simpson then discusses school library exemptions, permissions, managing copyright, administrators' roles, and policies. The 15 appendices include sample forms, policies, and brochures. Simpson has long been recognized as an expert in school copyright law and many of us read her column, "Copyright Question of the Month," religiously. Her experience enables her to look at many aspects of copyright law to find a reasonable and safe answer. Her practical knowledge of the law plus her knowledge of the reality of schools lifts this book above other guides. Simpson's concrete question and answer sidebars illustrate the law and clarify fine points. Even if you already own the third edition, you will want this update. In the four years since the last edition, there have been new court cases (Napster) and technology continues to make it easier and easier to violate copyright. Index. Highly Recommended." - Library Media Connection

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