As technology and the idea of distance education is rapidly changing, so too must the law that protects copyrighted material. In 2003 U.S. copyright law was amended with the legislation now known as TEACH (Technology Education and Copyright Harmonization). Tomas Lipinski discusses these changes to copyright law and how they may ultimately affect traditional distance classrooms. Providing a step-by-step explanation of the law and how it impacts these pedagogical issues, Lipinski discusses instructor ownership issues, a general application of "fair use," and other issues that will inevitably...

Every librarian who wants to make wise policy decisions and protect the organization from legal challenges can now consult the library legal team of Minow and Lipinskil Libraries are in the thick of legal issues as new technologies add layers of complexity to everyday work in the library. How do you know what's legal? What can you do to identify and address issues before they turn into bona fide legal matters? Where do you turn for help? In this comprehensive and authoritative, yet easy-to-understand Q & A customized for librarians, you'll find expert guidance on complex issues. With coverage...

Here is your go-to book for expert guidance in information acquisition including copyright and contract matters. Lipinski covers: basic contract law concepts such as contract formation, compliance, breach, and remedy issues and indicates how these concepts form the basis of understanding legal aspects of licensing; developments in online and information contracting; and the advantages and disadvantages of licensing. You will find clear guidance on deciphering the legalese in agreements, advice on negotiating or countering provisions with library friendly alternatives, and detailed...