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Allyson Mower, MA, MLIS is Head of Scholarly Communication & Copyright at the University of Utah Marriott Library. She has worked as a copyright librarian for ten years. Allyson provides the University of Utah community and the general public with information, tools, and services related to both copyright and publishing. As a tenured faculty member, she researches the history of authorship and scholarly communication at the institution and writes about intellectual freedom and privacy for ALA’s Intellectual Freedom Blog.
Currently, Allyson chairs the Copyright Education Committee of the Utah Library Association and provides workshops and training programs on copyright to Utah librarians. She has presented on copyright at various conferences including the Brigham Young University Copyright Symposium, Innovative Librarians Explore, Apply, and Discover (ILEAD), and the San Jose State University Open Access & Digital Repository Symposium.
Allyson was a Library Journal Mover & Shaker in 2008, was nominated as a 2012 Society for Scholarly Publishing Emerging Leader, and served as the U of U Academic Senate President in 2014.
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1: Preface
Chapter 2: Copyright Basics
Chapter 3: Writing a Policy & Making it Official
Chapter 4: Policy Drafting Based on Library Type
Chapter 5: Incorporating the Policy into Daily Work
Chapter 6: Sample Policies
Resources and Further Reading
About the Author
Index
Mower has written an outstanding guide to copyright issues. One of the book’s strengths is its substantial range and depth of information on copyright. Mower breaks down the basic principles of copyright that are relevant to libraries, explains what is and isn’t protected by copyright, and offers advice for developing a copyright policy (start with an existing policy, think about where the library fits in a broader context, and find others with whom to collaborate). Mower explains often-complicated copyright barriers in digestible, easy-to-understand language, making the book ideal for readers unfamiliar with the subject. She also offers guidance on the challenge of translating copyright policies into workflow design. Featuring samples of procedures and policies, this volume provides a wealth of information for all librarians dealing with copyright.
— Library Journal, Starred Review
This concise book is a helpful overview of how to create and use copyright policies in a variety of library settings. Likely to be helpful to librarians unfamiliar with copyright law in reviewing and drafting copyright policies.
— Journal Of Education For Library and Information Science
Most librarians have a conceptual grasp of copyright but a less developed understanding of provisions within the US Code that allow them to balance the competing interests of rights holders and information users: in particular, the sections addressing fair use, library and archive reproduction, and teaching. Mower (Univ. of Utah, Marriott Library) recognizes the need for established policy and workflow to prepare all librarians in advance for the inevitable copyright questions. Copyright is not a one-size-fits-all concept. Neither should the approach to navigating it be a uniform one. Mower draws distinctions between the various types of copyright issues that can arise in selected library settings. Information requirements differ greatly across school, academic, public, and special library constituencies—but what they all share is a need for guidance on navigating copyright. This slim, five-chapter handbook offers a roadmap for policy-making (which is a prerequisite for decision-making) and copyright workflow practices, no matter the library type. As it is a truly concise handbook with a unique objective, librarians in all settings will get immediate, practical use out of this guide. Included are numerous sample copyright policies and references to tools for fielding copyright issues. . . Summing Up: Recommended. Graduate students and professionals.
— Choice
Ms. Mower provides excellent examples of copyright policies for all types of libraries while explaining how different sections of the copyright law would work within each policy. Even more beneficial is the workflow section which gives concrete suggestions. This is a must-read for anyone who has to craft and implement copyright policies in a variety of situations.— Donna L. Ferullo, J.D., Director and Professor, University Copyright Office, Purdue University
Most library professionals face copyright questions. Fortunately, Mower offers clear, practical information and guidance. Any library with a copyright policy or thinking of drafting one should consult this book.— Benjamin J. Keele, Research and Instructional Services Librarian, Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law