Author: Long, Sarah Ann

Source: New Library World, Volume 107, Numbers 9-10, 2006 , pp. 450-452(3)

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Abstract:

<B>Purpose</B> - The purpose of this paper is to show the background on copyright law in the USA and how potential orphan works and broadcast flag laws may affect it. <B>Design/methodology/approach</B> - Historical overview of copyright law, including why fair use is important, and shows how changing technology may affect how library and school work with copyrighted materials. <B>Findings</B> - Growing digital technologies have changed the way people use copyrighted materials, and copyright law should reflect that. However, considerations should be made to ensure that the public's interests in the form of fair use are still protected. <B>Originality/value</B> - The article emphasizes the importance of intellectual property, as well as the importance of people being able to have access to copyrighted materials.

Keywords: Copyright law; Intellectual property; Libraries; United States of America

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/03074800610702633

Publication date: 2006-09-01

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