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Marcum, Tanya M.; Perry, Sandra J. – College and University, 2010
Those who come in contact with students at the post-secondary level face a myriad of potential legal challenges in their interactions with students and others. All members of the academic community should be familiar with the more common legal issues and to plan accordingly to avoid future problems. This article explores FERPA in the classroom,…
Descriptors: Legal Problems, Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Professional Development, Legal Responsibility
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Botterbusch, Hope R. – TechTrends, 1995
Reviews copyright issues that were addressed at the InCITE 1995 workshop, including copyright law, fair use guidelines, multimedia issues, copyright policy statements by national professional organizations, legal activities related to the Internet, and multimedia guidelines. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Copyrights, Fair Use (Copyrights), Guidelines
Association of Data Processing Service Organizations, Arlington, VA. – 1984
The problem of unauthorized computer software duplication impedes the production of upgraded products by software developers, who find thousands of illegal computer program copies have been made by customers who either innocently believe they are doing nothing wrong, or simply choose to ignore the law. Unauthorized duplication and use of software…
Descriptors: Compliance (Legal), Computer Software, Copyrights, Federal Regulation
Duchesne, R. M.; And Others – 1983
Because of data ownership questions raised by the interchange and sharing of machine readable bibliographic data, this paper was prepared for the Bibliographic and Communications Network Committee of the National Library Advisory Board. Background information and definitions are followed by a review of the legal aspects relating to property and…
Descriptors: Copyrights, Databases, Foreign Countries, Guidelines
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Walker, Janice R. – Computers and Composition, 1998
Argues that, by approaching conventions of citation and prohibitions against plagiarism in the classroom from the perspective of copyright issues, students can come to a greater understanding of the nature of scholarship. Makes recommendations for teaching students about the issues involved, and suggests ways that authors, teachers, and…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Mediated Communication, Computers, Fair Use (Copyrights)
Reed, Mary Hutchings – 1989
This digest notes that the terms and conditions of computer software package license agreements control the use of software in schools and libraries, and examines the implications of computer software license agreements for classroom use and for library lending policies. Guidelines are provided for interpreting the Copyright Act, and insuring the…
Descriptors: Classrooms, Computer Software, Copyrights, Elementary Secondary Education
Reed, Mary Hutchings – 1989
Much of the concern among librarians and educators as to the legality of library lending and classroom use of copyrighted videotapes is the result of "Home Use Only" labeling and other information supplied by the Motion Picture Association of America and some of its members. Much of this labeling and information is misleading and…
Descriptors: Classrooms, Copyrights, Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines
HEILPRIN, LAURENCE B.; SOPHAR, GERALD J. – 1967
THE RESEARCH IN THIS REPORT IS CONCERNED WITH TWO AREAS--(1) STUDY OF THE COPYRIGHT PRACTICES OF LIBRARY ADMINISTRATORS RESPONSIBLE FOR PHOTODUPLICATION SERVICES AND THEIR INTERPRETATIONS OF THE "FAIR USE" ASPECT OF COPYRIGHT LAW IN PROVIDING SERVICE TO THEIR CLIENTS, AS WELL AS A STUDY OF WHAT FEDERAL STATUTE AND CASE LAW ACTUALLY…
Descriptors: Books, Clearinghouses, Copyrights, Costs
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Talab, Rosemary – TechTrends, 1992
Presents eight scenarios that involve copyright issues in media centers. Topics addressed include copying legally and illegally made videotapes; adding off-air tapes to the collection; storing illegally made computer programs; making archival copies of software; supervising student bulletin board systems; possible legal actions; and student…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Copyrights, Educational Administration, Electronic Mail