Learn how to educate defensively and avoid accidents! In this updated version of "Technology and Copyright Law", the authors expand on new developments in the world of copyright, including those in the areas of legislation and case law. Special chapters provide information on the law's enablement for those who work with the blind and physically handicapped, and the use of copyrighted materials in distance education. Divided into four parts, this valuable resource covers topics that include: existing law - what was it's intention, how it developed, where it's going; guidance for making...

This guide is designed to help non-lawyers understand, settle and respond appropriately to licensing issues for materials in all formats. It explores what constitutes a licensing agreement; how to interpret their language; the specific needs of various institutions; and when and how to negotiate.