Libraries at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Date of this Version
7-13-2005
Document Type
Article
Citation
Library Philosopy and Practice (July 13, 2005)
Abstract
Conclusion
Over the last few years the copyright road took several twists. The DMCA and TEACH Act will face tests in courtrooms across the country. It appears that is it a bit early to tell how new pieces of legislation will affect copyright on the whole. Perhaps amendments or even further statutory guidelines will be necessary by the federal legislature in order to alleviate concerns. Among the problems is the applicability of the fair use exception so relied upon by web-based educators and many others. However, if we are to advance in the digital millennium, we must compromise between right and rule, between freethinking and structured regulation. Only time will tell as to how these changes in copyright law will ultimately affect our activities in the age of electronic education.