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Erbschloe, M. (2021). Copyrights. Salem Press Encyclopedia.
The Copyright Handbook by Fishman, S.No writer likes to see their hard work or creativity copied by others--or to be accused of copying. Fortunately,The Copyright Handbook provides everything you need to protect yourself.
Call Number: eBook
ISBN: 9781413327830
Publication Date: 2020
Copyright by Netanel, N. W.Copyright law was once an esoteric backwater, the special province of professional authors, publishers, and entertainment companies, but it now impacts everyone who uses the Internet or consumes cultural expression on a computer, mobile phone, or personal tablet.
Call Number: eBook
ISBN: 9780199941148
Publication Date: 2018
Open Content Licensing by Guibault, L. & Angelopoulos, C. (Editors)Although open content licenses only account for a fraction of all copyright licenses currently enforced in the world, their introduction has had profound effects on the use and dissemination of information. This book explores the theoretical underpinnings of these licenses and offers insight on the practical advantages and inconveniences of their use.
Call Number: eBook
ISBN: 9789089643070
Publication Date: 2011
COPYRIGHT TUTORIALS
U.S. Copyright Office. (2019, October 30) What is Copyright? [Video]. Youtube. https://youtu.be/ukFl-siTFtg
U.S. Copyright Office. (2019, October 30) Debunking Common Copyright Myths [Video]. Youtube. https://youtu.be/dO3Txt2bMFY
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