A Librarian Introduction to Copyright Cases
From A Librarian Introduction to Copyright Cases
The existence of copyright implies a prohibition on copying and distributing work that you did not create…. There are also times when copying and distributing an original work is legal even though the copyright is owned by someone else. This is the case for much, but not all, of the copying that happens in libraries.
About the Project
Whether you’re a copyright expert or a complete novice to reading court opinions, you’ll find something new to learn in this guide by Library Futures intern AJ Jonathan. Organized by category, the guide presents two or three (often conflicting!) copyright court cases for everything from first sale to fair use and from artwork to sound recordings. Each case entry poses the question before the court, the court’s response, and some context to help the reader understand what copies and rights are in play. The guide can be read from cover to cover or delved into as desired and is intended to serve as both a reference and a learning tool.
A Librarian Introduction Cases was produced as part of the Library Futures Internship Program.
