Introduction
As a librarian you are very aware how schools are being transformed by the assimilation of information and communication technology into their core activities.
In this process the effective management of information resources – technology, content and expertise – is a growing challenge for school libraries. The legal responsibilities concerning information management hinge largely on copyright law.
In the last two years copyright law has gone through major reform to keep pace with changes in how people are using information and to reflect advances in communication technology.
It is important that you understand the key reforms and changes in both copyright law and its operation so you to act on these changes at a library level. The Copyright Aware website focuses on three issues:
- changes in hard-copy printing costs;
- the introduction of new moral rights for creators; and
- the extension of copyright law into the digital arena.
What does it mean for your school library?
Copyright law is a key consideration in any school’s information management strategy.
As librarian you are responsible for:
- evolving information management practices given changing technology;
- building a school culture that values and respects intellectual endeavour and honours the access privileges accorded to the education sector; and
- modelling responsible information practices to students as the new generation of knowledge workers.
As a busy professional, with competing demands you need a succinct outline of what critical actions you must put in place, in the library environment, to be legally compliant with copyright, and to promote responsible information use.
The Copyright Aware website provides you with:
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