The law of libraries and archives / Bryan M. Carson
- Bib ID:
- 3912251
- Format:
- Book
- Author:
- Carson, Bryan M., 1965-
- Description:
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- Lanham, Md. : Scarecrow Press, 2007
- xviii, 395 p. ; 23 cm.
- ISBN:
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- 9780810851894
- 081085189X
- Summary:
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"The law should be accessible to everyone, which is the philosophy behind The Law of Libraries and Archives. In this invaluable volume, legal concepts are explained in layman's terms so that librarians and archivists will be able to understand the principles that affect them on a daily basis. Bryan Carson introduces readers to fascinating cases while raising significant issues to consider. In addition to providing a basic overview of the law, this work contains details to help readers make informed choices and intelligently converse with legal counsel."--BOOK JACKET.
- Full contents:
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- Libraries and the U.S. legal system
- Contracts : a meeting of minds
- Copyright and patent law
- Fair use and intellectual property rights : the basics of using information legally
- Copyright and education
- Trademark and trade secret law
- Licensing of intellectual property
- Information malpractice, professionalism, and the unauthorized practice of law and medicine
- Search warrants, investigations, library records, and privacy
- Internet use policies and the filtering debate
- Employment and workplace law
- Forming a nonprofit organization.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Subject:
- Copyright:
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- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 2007
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