Copyright in public libraries

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: The Library Association Copyright guidesPublication details: London: The Library Association, 1999Edition: 4th edDescription: 95pISBN:
  • 1856043258 (pbk.):
Summary: Explains how the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, which applies throughout the UK, affects librarians and information workers working in public libraries, and offers guidance on interpreting the main provisions of the law. Chapters cover the international basis of the UK copyright laws, the main provisions of the Act, exceptions to exclusive rights, statutory changes since the 1988 Act, copyright of works in electronic form and guidance on digital copying.
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Explains how the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, which applies throughout the UK, affects librarians and information workers working in public libraries, and offers guidance on interpreting the main provisions of the law. Chapters cover the international basis of the UK copyright laws, the main provisions of the Act, exceptions to exclusive rights, statutory changes since the 1988 Act, copyright of works in electronic form and guidance on digital copying.

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