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Copyright expert, attorney, and Texas Library Association President-Elect Gretchen McCord Hoffmann, author of Copyright in Cyberspace (2001) addresses the challenges of providing information in an increasingly digital--and litigious--world. From fair use to infringement, this practical handbook features the need-to-know guidelines for professionals in all areas of librarianship including technical services, interlibrary loan, reserves, Web design, instruction, and virtual or distance delivery. Topics covered include hyperlinks and framing; browsing and caching; digital images; interlibrary loan and resource sharing; e-reserves and class-based Web pages; library instruction and distance education; and more. Copyright in Cyberspace 2 features new and expanded chapters on the Digital Millennium Copyright Act; file-sharing; licensing; writing a copyright policy; and more. An invaluable section of the book compiles helpful, up-to-date online and print sources and excerpts pertinent legislation and guidelines, creating a sourcebook librarians can reference as needs arise. Written in an easy-to-understand, question-and-answer format that reveals the essential information and avoids confusing technical jargon and legalese, Copyright in Cyberspace 2 is a unique resource for librarians.

 "Important and timely...An accessible and strongly recommended guide to copyright in a digital environment, essential not only for librarians, but for educators in general."
-- ARBA
 
"An indispensable reference for all types of libraries."
-- School Library Journal
 
"This book is an excellent reference source....I highly recommend it for all libraries."
-- Reference and User Services Quarterly
 
"Continues the first edition’s valuable contribution to the literature in the field, and combines a librarian’s insight with a lawyer’s knowledge to provide a useful addition to the shelves of librarians for whom this work is intended."
-- LRTS
 
"Of utmost importance in understanding the legal and technical ramifications of cyberspace information and reference requirements."
-- California Bookwatch, Octorber 2007
 
"Important and timely...An accessible and strongly recommended guide to copyright in a digital environment, essential not only for librarians, but for educators in general."
-- ARBA
 
"Written in a...conversational, easy-to-understand, question-and-answer style...zeroing in on the Digital Millennium Copyright Act...crucially interesting to librarians and teachers."
-- Journal of the Medical Library Association
 
"Provides practical tips for librarians in understanding digital copyright law, and applying this law to everyday situations."
-- The Copyright and New Media Law Newsletter, 2006 Issue 3
 
"Hoffman meticulously identifies the problems, clarifies issues, provides guidance, and ultimately advocates a significantly more pro-active role for librarians. This...perceptive manual...is clear and easy-to-use."
-- Journal of Interlibrary Loan, Document Delivery
 

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