Commentary: Technological Change, Intellectual Property, and Academic Libraries: An Outline of the Issues.

Wand, Patricia A.

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ERIC Number: EJ515056

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Publication Date: 1995

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Commentary: Technological Change, Intellectual Property, and Academic Libraries: An Outline of the Issues.

Wand, Patricia A.

Science Communication, v17 n2 p233-39 Dec 1995

Discusses protection of intellectual property and the fair use of information from the academic library perspective. Comments on several factors related to intellectual property: politics, economic and cultural contexts, time constraints, and software and online systems. Suggests developing new laws for online environments. (AEF)

Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Software, Cultural Context, Economic Factors, Fair Use (Copyrights), Information Technology, Intellectual Property, Legislation, Online Systems, Political Influences, Technological Advancement

Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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