Copyright for Teachers and Librarians in the 21st Century
Contents: Preface. I. Essential concepts of copyright law: 1. Introduction to copyright law: what is copyright. 2. Fair use: when do you need to ask for permission. 3. Public domain: is there such a thing as free material. 4. Obtaining permission: how can you legally obtain use of works. 5. Further important copyright subjects: what other copyright issues of you need to understand. II. Specific applications of copyright law: 6. The internet and copyright law: everything on the web is considered implied public access right. 7. DVDs, CDs, Video streaming and on demand, and copyright law: can you use such movie formats legally in your classroom. 8. Television and copyright law; TV is free isn\'t it. 9. Computer software and copyright law: why is documentation important. 10. Music/audio and copyright law: who will know if you copy it. 11. Multimedia and copyright law: how confusing can you borrow a variety of works for your production. 12. Print works and copyright law: is it legal to copy print works for class at the last minute. 13. Distance education and copyright law: how is this different from applying copyright law in a face-to-face classroom. 14. Conclusion: what does all of this mean for K-12 teachers and librarian. Appendices. Index.
Copyright for Teachers and Librarians in the 21st Century is a handbook on copyright law for teachers, librarians, technology coordinators, administrators, public librarians and others who work with the students. Realistic examples with interpretations of the law from copyright experts in the field have been given in the book.
This book is divided into two practical and necessary parts. Part I introduces the general concepts associated with copyright law and Part II describes the specific applications of copyright law as they affect nine different formats. It is important to understand and use both parts of this book as they really do speak to each other. Knowing the general concepts will help your understanding and use of the specific applications. In the same way, knowing how copyright applies to your position in education will help you better understand and read the copyright legislation and literature you encounter in your day-to-day work. (jacket)
