Essays about: "libraries and copyright"

Found 4 essays containing the words libraries and copyright.

1. 1. A Single-Minded Market for Digital Assets? : Copyright clearance of orphan works in the digitisation ecosystem

   University essay from

   Author : Karolina Andersdotter; [2016]
   Keywords : copyright; orphan works; digitisation; information policy; digital asset and media management; extended collective licensing;

   Abstract : This dissertation assesses the Swedish and the United Kingdom (UK) legislative frameworks for cross-border copyright clearance of orphan works in mass-digitisation schemes. By reviewing relevant copyright frameworks and practices around the world, interviewing Swedish and British experts in the field of libraries and copyright, and discussing the national solutions applied in Sweden and the UK, conclusions are drawn to form a roadmap for future policy work in the area. READ MORE

3. 2. Cross-border Copyfight : European libraries re-thinking the InfoSoc Directive

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för ABM

   Author : Karolina Andersdotter; [2015]
   Keywords : copyright; eu copyright; libraries and copyright; infosoc directive; libraries; information policy; collective rights management; upphovsrätt; upphovsrätt i eu; bibliotek och upphovsrätt; infosoc-direktivet; bibliotek; informationspolitik; avtalslicenser;

   Abstract : This master's thesis focuses on the argumentation of library organisations and European national libraries in their contributions to the European Commission's public consultation on the review of the EU copyright rules. This study aims to explain how the debate around copyright limitations and exceptions is constructed in library stakeholders' contributions. READ MORE

4. 3. Is A New International Law On E-book ‘Lending’ Necessary To Satisfy The Requirements of International Human Rights Law?

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

   Author : Gillian Thomas; [2014]
   Keywords : copyright law; human rights law; e-books; libraries; e-book lending; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : In the last few years there has been a huge growth in the e-book market, and many copyrighted works are published as e-books before the analogue versions are printed, if they are ever printed. In order to provide e-book lending services, libraries must sign copious amounts of license agreements with materials distributors. READ MORE

5. 4. Towards Coherence in International Law: The Right of Everyone to Take Part in Cultural Life and 'Library' Exceptions from Copyright

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

   Author : Alena Melnikava; [2010]
   Keywords : International Human Rights Law and Intellectual Property Rights; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : Sammanfattning In the discussion on the relations between human rights and intellectual property a myriad of human rights are brought up, both directly and remotely connected to IP, but the right to cultural participation, which seems so relevant is, however, mentioned very rarely and even then - only superficially. The present paper is aimed at giving this neglected right a proper attention with regard to copyright. READ MORE