Copyright concerns triggered by web 2.0 uses

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to provide awareness of various copyright concerns that may arise by the usage of web 2.0 technology and some answers to possible concerns.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper looks at web 2.0 technology which is currently used in libraries against a backdrop of the US Copyright statute, CONTU guidelines, and copyright concerns mentioned in library literature and law reviews.

Findings

For libraries to build a community of users, they will need to make their services more interactive. Interactive services increase the chance of patrons violating copyright law. Copyright guidelines need to be developed to assist the patron in avoiding copyright infringement.

Originality/value

This paper looks at library services, such as RSS feeds, wikis, social networking, tagging, and patron reviews, and explores the legal ramifications to making these services more interactive.

Citation

May Wyatt, A. and Hahn, S.E. (2011), "Copyright concerns triggered by web 2.0 uses", Reference Services Review, Vol. 39 No. 2, pp. 303-317. https://doi.org/10.1108/00907321111135501