LIS 505H Copyright
Copyright is an area of interest and necessity for all LIS professionals. Codification of the federal law brings some level of certainty and clarity to this area, but exceptions and practices abound. Making mistakes can be incredibly costly financially, and also in terms of public relations, for institutions and individuals who violate these laws. And yet, copyright violations are rampant in the area of library and education. A non-profit or educational status will does not give license to violate copyright; and librarians or archivists are often the ones charged with explaining and enforcing policies across their organizations.