Copyright Advisory Office (CAO) records, 2008-2013

Summary Information

Abstract

This collection contains the records of the Columbia University Libraries Copyright Advisory Office.

At a Glance

Arrangement

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in one series.

• Series I. Kenneth D. Crews records, 2008-2013

Description

Summary

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.

• Series I. Kenneth D. Crews records, 2008-2013

  This series contains the records of the first Director of the Columbia University Libraries Copyright Advisory Office (CAO).

Using the Collection

Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Restrictions on Access

You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.

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

This collection is located onsite.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Single photocopies 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.

Related Materials

Columbia University Library Office Files 1890-1998 (UA#0214)

Accruals

Additions are expected.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

2013.2014.M148: Source of acquisition--Kenneth Crews. Method of acquisition--Transfer; Date of acquisition--February 2014.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Linda Arthur (SEAS 2014). Finding aid written by Joanna Rios in May 2019.

Revision Description

2019-05-17 File created.

2019-05-20 EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration.

Subject Headings

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Subject

History / Biographical Note

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.