Copyright Advisory Office (CAO) records, 2008-2013

Creator:
Columbia University. Copyright Advisory Office (CAO)
Abstract:
This collection contains the records of the Columbia University Libraries Copyright Advisory Office.
Extent:
2.5 linear feet 2 record cartons
Language:
English .
Scope and content:

This collection contains materials related to the general creation and administration of the Columbia University Libraries Copyright Advisory Office (CAO) and related to projects from Columbia offices, schools and Columbia libraries. The materials also contain information about open access.

Biographical / historical:

Columbia University Libraries Copyright Advisory Office was established in 2008 as a means of addressing issues surrounding the use of scholarly materials by faculty and students in the course of research, teaching and communicating scholarship. It was the first such office in the Ivy League and its first director was Kenneth D. Crews. In this capacity, he addressed the issue of copyright from two different perspectives. First, he advised scholars on how to use other people's works. For this purpose, he developed a "fair use checklist," complete with 38 boxes that could be checked and pondered as part of the decision-making process. He also offered support on issues related to the copyrights for new works created at the University. In 2014, Rina Elster Pantalony was appointed as the CAO's second Director.

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection has no restrictions. The collection was restricted until January 1, 2019.

This collection is located onsite.

Terms of access:

Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred citation:

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Copyright Advisory Office (CAO) records; Box and Folder (if known); University Archives, Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Location of this collection:
University Archives Home Page
6th Floor East Butler Library
535 West 114th Street
New York, NY 10027, USA
Before you visit:
Researchers interested in viewing materials in the RBML reading room must must book an appointment at least 7 days in advance. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to 5 items per day.
Contact:
uarchives@columbia.edu