Copyright: Regulation Out of Line with our Digital Reality?

Authors

  • Abigail J. McDermott University of Maryland

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6017/ital.v31i1.1859

Abstract

This paper provides a brief overview of the current state of copyright law in the United States, focusing on the negative impacts of these policies on libraries and patrons. The article discusses four challenges current copyright law presents to libraries and the public in general, highlighting three concrete ways intellectual property law interferes with digital library services and systems. Finally, the author suggests that a greater emphasis on copyright literacy and a commitment among the library community to advocate for fairer policies is vital to correcting the imbalance between the interests of the public and those of copyright holders.

Author Biography

Abigail J. McDermott, University of Maryland

Graduate Research Associate

Information Policy & Access Center (iPAC)

College of Information Studies

University of Maryland College Park

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Published

2008-03-01

How to Cite

McDermott, A. J. (2008). Copyright: Regulation Out of Line with our Digital Reality?. Information Technology and Libraries, 31(1), 7–20. https://doi.org/10.6017/ital.v31i1.1859

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