Dear all:
At my school (Western Kentucky University), there is an intellectual property
committee. Every component college of the university has a representative,
including the library. Since I have a law degree, I am the library's
representative. This means that any questions about copyright can start with
me. If I need to, I will refer them to the entire committee.
Most large schools have some sort of an intellectual property office or
committee. I like the idea of the committee, especially having a library
representative. It makes sense for that person to either be the head of
reference (as I am), or else the government documents librarian.
Well, I have to go. The Intellectual Property Committee is meeting in 15
minutes. . .
--Bryan M. Carson
"Cotter, Michael G." wrote:
> Law-lib readers:
>
> Is there such a position as copyright librarian? I've heard of a proposal
> to establish such a position in conjunction with government documents (i.e.,
> the person would have a background in copyright and in government
> documents). Wouldn't someone responsible for copyright issues (such as
> seeking clearance for permission to copy) be more likely to have a law
> degree and to work in the university attorney's office instead of the
> library?
>
> Any ideas?
>
> ---------------------------------
> Michael Cotter
> Joyner Library, East Carolina University
> Greenville NC 27858
> Phone: 252/328-0237 Fax: 252/328-4834
> e-mail: <cottermi@mail.ecu.edu>
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