Copyright for teachers and librarians/ Rebecca P. Butler.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to copyright law : what is copyright? -- Fair use : when do you need to ask for permission? -- Public domain : is there such a thing as free material? -- Obtaining permission : how can you legally obtain use of works? -- Other important copyright issues : what other copyright issues to you need to know about? -- The Internet and copyright law : everything on the web is considered implied public access, right? -- Videos, DVDs, CDs, and copyright law : can you use these works legally in your classroom? -- Television and copyright law : TV is free, isn't it? -- Computer software and copyright law : why is documentation important? -- Music/audio and copyright law : who is going to know if you copy it? -- Multimedia and copyright law : how confusing! can you borrow a variety of works for your production? -- Print works and copyright law : is it OK to copy print works for class at the last minute? -- Distance learning and copyright law : is this different from applying copyright law in a face-to-face classroom? -- Conclusion : what does all this mean for K-12 teachers and librarians?