The Ownership of Bibliographic Data--OCLC's Experience: A Symposium.

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Title: The Ownership of Bibliographic Data--OCLC's Experience: A Symposium.
Language: English
Authors: Brown, Rowland C. W.
Source: Journal of Academic Librarianship. Sep 1985 11(4):196-205.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 10
Publication Date: 1985
Document Type: Journal Articles
Opinion Papers
Reports - Descriptive
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Copyrights, Databases, Decision Making, Federal Regulation, Information Networks, Information Services, Information Systems, Legal Problems, Online Systems
Abstract: This symposium presents thoughts of OCLC's president and six reactions to news that OCLC has decided to register its database for copyright. Topics covered include copyright and access to information, legal and technical issues, reasoning behind the decision, a threat to sharing, improved communications, and copyright enforcement. References are provided. (EJS)
Entry Date: 1986
Accession Number: EJ331832
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:This symposium presents thoughts of OCLC's president and six reactions to news that OCLC has decided to register its database for copyright. Topics covered include copyright and access to information, legal and technical issues, reasoning behind the decision, a threat to sharing, improved communications, and copyright enforcement. References are provided. (EJS)