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Electrifying Copyright Norms And Making Cyberspace More Like A Book, Ann Bartow
Electrifying Copyright Norms And Making Cyberspace More Like A Book, Ann Bartow
Ann Bartow
The first half of this Article charts the evolving but eminently ascertainable social norms of the use of analog copyrighted works by individuals, and characterizes these norms as "what is" in real space and "what ought to be" in cyberspace. The Author argues that while "what is" in the analog world may be imperfect, uncertain and unsatisfactory at times, it represents a discernible practical equilibrium upon which copyright holders' ability to control and extract income from their works is balanced against the rights of fair users. Authors, content distributors and users all make decisions within a familiar longstanding copyright framework, …
Electrifying Copyright Norms And Making Cyberspace More Like A Book, Ann Bartow
Electrifying Copyright Norms And Making Cyberspace More Like A Book, Ann Bartow
Ann Bartow
The first half of this Article charts the evolving but eminently ascertainable social norms of the use of analog copyrighted works by individuals, and characterizes these norms as "what is" in real space and "what ought to be" in cyberspace. The Author argues that while "what is" in the analog world may be imperfect, uncertain and unsatisfactory at times, it represents a discernible practical equilibrium upon which copyright holders' ability to control and extract income from their works is balanced against the rights of fair users. Authors, content distributors and users all make decisions within a familiar longstanding copyright framework, …
Libraries In A Digital And Aggressively Copyrighted World: Retaining Patron Access Through Changing Technologies, Ann Bartow
Ann Bartow
This essay asks the reader to consider the effects that copyright laws and policies, when filtered through the digital prism and bundled with restrictive contract terms, will have on library patrons. It further implores the reader to consider the broad benefits to library patrons of a statutorily guaranteed right to library use of copyrighted materials in any form.