Journal of Copyright in Education and Librarianship

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Copyright in Education and Librarianship is a peer-reviewed open-access publication for original articles, reviews and case studies that analyze or describe the strategies, partnerships and impact of copyright law on public, school, academic, and digital libraries, archives, museums, and research institutions and their educational initiatives. This journal provides a focused forum for library practitioners, educators, and attorneys to share ideas, strategies, research and pragmatic explorations of the following: The effects of copyright law on education and librarianship The application of exemptions to copyright law in libraries and other educational settings Current litigation and lawmaking efforts, and advocacy on behalf of all users The practical implications of current and proposed copyright law, both in the United States and internationally Initiatives to educate campus communities to make good faith copyright decisions and evaluations The development of copyright policies and best practices to help guide users in the application of copyright law and related intellectual property laws Practice articles on implementing new services within the framework of the law Copyright in an increasingly online educational environment Licensing and the impact of licenses on education and libraries Pedagogy of teaching about copyright The journal welcomes original research and practitioner experience papers, legal analysis, as well as submissions in alternative formats.

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