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Understanding Copyright

Here you can find information, resources, and tools to address copyright issues and concerns in research and teaching.

Interesting copyright cases

George Harrison "My Sweet Lord" case  -  Excellent explanation of this widely known case

It's a Wonderful Life  -  This movie was in the public domain but is now back under copyright protection

 

 

Further reading

Bonner, Kimberly M., editor.  The Center for Intellectual Property Handbook.  New York: Neal-Schumann Publishers, Inc., 2006.

Crews, Kenneth D.  Copyright law for librarians and educators : creative strategies and practical solutions.  2nd edition. Chicago: American Library Association, 2006.

Russell, Carrie.  Complete Copyright: an everyday guide for librarians.  Chicago: American Library Association, 2006.