Navigating the Copyright Landscape: Practical Considerations for Librarians

Authors

  • Bridget Carter Conlogue The Commonwealth Medical College
  • Leslie W. Christianson

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5195/palrap.2016.125

Abstract

Copyright is central to teaching activities in higher education. Using copyrighted materials in education requires careful analysis and understanding of copyright basics. A review of the literature demonstrates that librarians are the primary resource on campus for information about copyright. A sampling of small to moderate-size, private university and college websites, and a survey of the librarians at those institutions suggest that libraries and librarians are the sole providers of copyright information for their campus. This paper examines how and what kinds of copyright information librarians at private, small to moderate-size institutions provide to their patrons and offers commentary from librarians who are currently the copyright contact on campus. The authors discuss how to use copyright expertise to build a professional niche and serve the profession as well as how to identify new opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.

Author Biographies

Bridget Carter Conlogue, The Commonwealth Medical College

Interim Library Director/Public Services Librarian

Medical Library

Leslie W. Christianson

User Services & Copyright Librarian, Assistant Professor

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Published

2016-05-23

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Research