Licensing Digital Content

Licensing Digital Content

Author: Lesley Ellen Harris

Publisher: American Library Association

Published: 2009-06

Total Pages: 185

ISBN-13: 0838909922

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Provides an overview of issues surrounding electronic media access licenses for librarians.


Open Content Licensing

Open Content Licensing

Author: Lucie Guibault

Publisher: Amsterdam University Press

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13: 9089643079

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Although open content licenses only account for a fraction of all copyright licenses currently enforced in the world, their introduction has had profound effects on the use and dissemination of information. This book explores the theoretical underpinnings of these licenses and offers insight on the practical advantages and inconveniences of their use. The essays collected here include an objective study of the principles of open content from the perspective of European intellectual property law as well as novel examinations of their possible implementation in different areas of the cultural or information industry.


Content Licensing

Content Licensing

Author: Michael Upshall

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2014-01-23

Total Pages: 259

ISBN-13: 1780632142

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Content Licensing is a wide-ranging and comprehensive guide to providing content for dissemination electronically. It outlines a step-by-step introduction to the why, how, and frequently asked questions of digital content and how to license it. In addition, it examines the context in which licensing takes place. What makes the book unique is that it examines licensing from a range of perspectives. - Practical tips for cost-effective licensing - Guidance on how to ensure the most effective use is made of electronic resources - Invaluable for publishers, libraries and distributors


Licensing and Access to Content in the European Union

Licensing and Access to Content in the European Union

Author: Sebastian Felix Schwemer

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2019-05-23

Total Pages: 307

ISBN-13: 1108475779

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Explores the complex European regulatory landscape for multi-territorial access to and licensing of copyrighted works such as music and audiovisual works.


Open Content Licensing

Open Content Licensing

Author: Brian Fitzgerald

Publisher: Sydney University Press

Published: 2007-03-01

Total Pages: 401

ISBN-13: 1743322704

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Open Content Licensing: Cultivating the Creative Commons brings together papers from some of the most prominent thinkers of our time on the internet, law and the importance of open content licensing in the digital age.


People's Guide to Publishing

People's Guide to Publishing

Author: Joe Biel

Publisher: Microcosm Publishing

Published: 2018-12-05

Total Pages: 345

ISBN-13: 1621063135

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So, you want to publish books.Drawing on 23 years of experience operating an independent publishing company, Joe Biel has written the most accessible and comprehensive guide to running a successful publishing business. You'll learn all the skills of the trade, including how to:Develop your individual books to connect with readers on a practical and emotional levelChoose between offset printed, digitally printed, and eBook formats and work effectively with printersBuild an authentic niche so you can reach your audience and sell books directlyUnderstand if and when you're ready to work with a distributor or large online retailerCreate a budget and predict the cost and income of each book so your company stays in the blackDecide what work you need to do yourself and what can be done by othersPlan for sustainable growthFeaturing interviews with other upstart independent publishers and funny anecdotes from publishing's long history as well as detailed charts and visuals, this book is intended both beginners looking for a realistic overview of the publishing or self-publishing process and for experienced publishers seeking a deeper understanding of accounting principles, ways to bring their books to new audiences, and how to advance their mission in a changing industry. All readers will come away with the confidence to move forward wisely and a strong sense of why publishing matters today more than ever.


Licensing Ideas Using LinkedIn

Licensing Ideas Using LinkedIn

Author: Benjamin Harrison, MD Facep

Publisher:

Published: 2020-09-25

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13:

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Do you have great ideas, but don't know how to get them to the right people at open innovation companies so you can license you inventions? Start using LinkedIn(R), the professional networking platform with nearly 700 million members, but you have to use it the right way. LinkedIn(R) has fundamentally changed the game for inventors, product developers, entrepreneurs, and anyone with an idea. Now creative people can identify, research, and get in touch with the right employees at the right companies within a matter of seconds, anytime and anywhere, day or night. Never waste your time hunting down a marketing manager's phone number again! In fact, by using LinkedIn(R), you can license your idea for a new product without making a single cold call. But, there's a right way and a wrong way to use this unbelievably powerful tool. This book will teach you how to present yourself as the kind of professional open innovation companies want to work with, and not an amateur. Let Stephen Key, the world's leading expert on licensing inventions, and LinkedIn(R) licensing expert Benjamin Harrison, creator of SmartPitch, show you how to take advantage of this uniquely awesome opportunity. What you will learn... - How to Use LinkedIn(R) to find companies looking for product ideas - How to Build your network of inventing industry leaders. - How to Pitch your product professionally. - How to Answer questions from potential licensees. - How to Work towards a licensing agreement. - How to Reach out to potential licensees anytime and anywhere! Also included: - 15 Pitching Scripts - Non-Disclosure Agreements - - Licensing agreement - Sell sheet examples - About the authors Stephen Key is a lifelong entrepreneur and a 2018-2019 American Association for the Advancement of Science-Lemelson Invention Ambassador. Stephen achieved repeat success as an independent product developer, including licensing over 20 products and winning 15 industry awards. He is the inventor on over 20 patents. Read his articles online for Forbes, Inc., and Entrepreneur and watch him on inventRightTV. Benjamin Harrison is a lifelong entrepreneur and product developer who has worked with some of the top musicians in the world. He has been featured in publications ranging from No Treble and Vintage Guitar Magazine to Entrepreneur and Inc. His SmartPitch program has helped hundreds of product developers successfully get their ideas into companies of all sizes using methods he invented and perfected.


Encyclopedia of Library and Information Sciences

Encyclopedia of Library and Information Sciences

Author: John D. McDonald

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2017-03-15

Total Pages: 5538

ISBN-13: 1000031543

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The Encyclopedia of Library and Information Sciences, comprising of seven volumes, now in its fourth edition, compiles the contributions of major researchers and practitioners and explores the cultural institutions of more than 30 countries. This major reference presents over 550 entries extensively reviewed for accuracy in seven print volumes or online. The new fourth edition, which includes 55 new entires and 60 revised entries, continues to reflect the growing convergence among the disciplines that influence information and the cultural record, with coverage of the latest topics as well as classic articles of historical and theoretical importance.


Cross-Border Copyright Licensing

Cross-Border Copyright Licensing

Author: Carlo Scollo Lavizzari

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 454

ISBN-13: 1784718513

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Copyright Licensing can no longer be considered purely from the perspective of the licensor’s home territory. This practical and wide-ranging reference work provides comprehensive coverage of the law and practice of cross-border licensing in a number of major territories, including China, the EU, India, Mexico, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, and the USA. The book, written by expert authors with insight from practice and from their home jurisdictions, focuses on both copyright licensing and competition law and, specifically, the inter-relation between these legal fields. The book is uniquely structured to provide both thematic coverage and detailed analysis of each territory’s applicable laws and regulations, highlighting and addressing the legal issues that are most critical in and relevant to licensing practice. Cross-Border Copyright Licensing is an essential starting point for anyone considering or advising on the implementation or enforcement of a copyright licensing program, in either developed and emerging markets.