Coaching up the Chain of Command

Abstract

An increasing number of academics, especially librarians, find that they need to teach at least the basics of copyright law and its application to a wide variety of audiences. Copyright is a complex and counter-intuitive body of law, so this task is often daunting. The proposed volume would therefore fill a need by combining theoretical explanation of difficult concepts with practical advice and case studies that illuminate best practices. Because copyright is taught in so many different contexts – library instruction, research ethics, law schools, business schools, classes in music and the fine arts, and library science classes – the case study approach will allow this volume to delve into the practices appropriate for a diverse set of learners. This chapter will explore the ways in which librarians can assist administrators in identifying and addressing copyright issues that arise in offering library and educational services.