Copyright for Information Professionals module (RM50040)
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Credits
10
Module code
RM50040
This module will provide students with:
- An in-depth knowledge of British copyright law in its relation to archives and records
- An understanding of this relates to European and international law
- The ability to make judgments as to the ownership and duration of copyright
- An understanding of copyright in the digital environment
The module will examine the following areas:
- British copyright in historical perspective
- Subject matter and protection criteria
- Authorship and ownership
- Economic rights and infringement
- Terms of protection and the 2039 rule
- Exceptions for librarians, archivists and records managers
- Orphan works: exceptions and licensing
- Managing copyright: digitisation and risk
Number of credits
10 SCQF credits (5 ECTS credits) on Level 5, SHE M (SCQF 11)