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It's OK to copy, right?

Teachers everywhere are scrambling to make lessons exciting and relevant to their students. In the rush, it's possible that a few may accidentally (or intentionally) record and use digital resources in an inappropriate manner. Therefore, it might be a wise use of time to review what a user may and may not copy and use. There are many resources to help teachers gain a better understanding of copyright. Although fair use of copyrighted work is a controversial issue, CETUS offers a wide array of information about the topic. Brad Templeton, Chairman of the Board of the EFF, the leading foundation protecting liberties and privacy in cyberspace, does an excellent job of exploring 10 big myths about copyright. For official clarification, it's a good idea to visit the U.S. Copyright Office website and read the list of frequently asked questions about copyright.

You Can Copy, Right?

If you want to use content created by someone else, stop and consider your actions. Will you use of the content be legal? A visit to Copyright.com may help you avoid problems.

Wireless Follett

Librarians, teachers and other school staff can now get instant anytime, anywhere access to their library and textbook data with Follett Falcon, a new wireless scanning device from  Follett Software. The company introduced and demonstrated the new handheld device at the 2005 Florida Educational Technology Conference earlier this year. Built exclusively for users of Follett's Destiny Resource Management Solution applications, the Follett Falcon combines the freedom of wireless access with high-performance barcode scanning and PDA technology. The Falcon gives librarians, teachers and textbook coordinators access to real-time library, patron and textbook information from anywhere within range of the school's wireless network. For more information, visit http://www.fsc.follett.com

Library Links

Here are a few resources for school librarians  and links to libraries that you'll like. You might also want to share Royal's Literature Links with your teachers, too.