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I am undertaking some research into Copyright Clearance in UK Libraries
supported by the LIRG/Elsevier Research Award. The purpose of the
research is
- to document the sheer volume and complexity of copyright clearance within
libraries;
- to encourage library-friendly copyright licences and legislation;
- to create Good Practice Guidelines for copyright clearers.
My first research activity is a questionnaire aimed at anyone who clears
copyright (they don't have to be based in a library). The questionnaire is
available at http://www.lboro.ac.uk/library/clearsurv.html It can either
be completed online, or a Word Version can be printed off, completed by
hand and posted.
I'd very much appreciate it if the copyright clearers within your
organisation could take the time to complete the questionnaire. This is a
great opportunity for practitioners to influence the copyright regimes
within which they have to work - as well as to learn from each other's
expertise.
For more information about the project see the web pages at
http://www.lboro.ac.uk/library/clearing.html
I look forward to receiving your responses!
Many thanks
Elizabeth
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Elizabeth Gadd
Academic Librarian (Engineering)
Pilkington Library
Loughborough University
Leicestershire LE11 3TU
Tel +44 (0)1509 222369
Fax +44 (0)1509 223993
Email [log in to unmask]
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