Section 108 and Software Collections, A User's Guide
Ana Enriquez
TL;DR
This guide clarifies how Section 108 of U.S. copyright law applies to software collections in libraries and archives, including its interaction with fair use, aiding professionals in legal navigation.
Contribution
It provides a comprehensive explanation of Section 108's application to software collections and its interplay with fair use for library and archive workers.
Findings
Clarifies legal rights under Section 108 for software in collections
Explains interaction between Section 108 and fair use
Provides practical guidance for legal compliance
Abstract
This user's guide explains Section 108 of the U.S. Copyright Act, a set of rights for libraries and archives, in the context of software collections. It also addresses the interaction between Section 108 and fair use (Section 107) in this context. The guide will help library and archives workers who preserve and provide access to software collections to navigate U.S. copyright law.
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TopicsCopyright and Intellectual Property · Digital and Traditional Archives Management