
Copyright
Interpreting the Law for Libraries, Archives and Information Services
Graham P. Cornish(Author)
Facet Publishing
5th Edition
Published on 1. November 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
208 pages
978-1-85604-664-0 (ISBN)
Description
Cornish's Copyright, which has become a standard work in its field, explains the provisions of the UK Copyright Act and supporting legislation in quick and easy question-and-answer form. This latest edition is revised and expanded in the light of new legislation and some decisions by the courts which have changed our understanding of what the law means. There is also expanded coverage of moral rights and the text has been expanded by the use of practical examples to illustrate complex points. Areas such as originality, databases, and the use of broadcast material in education all receive additional attention. And of course Wikipedia, Flickr, MySpace, Yahoo, Creative Commons and Open Archives are considered in a copyright context. All types of material that may attract copyright are considered, including: * literary, dramatic and musical works * artistic works * sound recordings * films and video * broadcasts * databases * computer programs and websites. The text is complemented by a detailed index that enables the enquirer to pinpoint topics and proposed action quickly and accurately.
The appendices lay out the statutory declaration forms, and provide helpful lists of addresses and selected further sources of information.
The appendices lay out the statutory declaration forms, and provide helpful lists of addresses and selected further sources of information.
Reviews / Votes
About previous editions: Cornish's "Copyright", which has become a standard work in its field, explains the provisions of the UK Copyright Act and supporting legislation in quick and easy question-and-answer form. About previous editions: 'A real timesaver for the general practitioner attempting to get a quick fix on the day-to-day issues that they may be bombarded with in the context of copyright.' elucidate 'It is succint, is written in a layman's language and is sufficiently comprehensive - My overall impression of the book is that it achieves its aim of being a working tool for the LIS practitioner.' HEA-ICS 'Cornish makes copyright easier to understand and apply. A must for any library.' Library ManagementMore details
Edition
5th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
ill
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-85604-664-0 (9781856046640)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Book
08/2004
4th Edition
Facet Publishing
€63.27
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Person
Graham P. Cornish BA FCLIP was Programme Director for the IFLA Availability of Publications Programme, and responsible for copyright interpretation throughout The British Library. A former President of CILIP, he is now an independent adviser and trainer working under the label (c)opyright Circle.
Content
1. Definition and law 2. What is covered by copyright? 3. Rights and limitations 4. Literary, dramatic and musical works 5. Artistic works 6. Sound recordings and performers' rights 7. Films, videos and DVDs 8. Broadcasts 9. Databases 10. Licensing schemes and licences 11. Computer programs, websites and the electronic world 12. Other matters Appendix 1. List of useful addresses Appendix 2. Selected further sources of information Appendix 3. Statutory declaration forms.