Abstract
Looks at recent revisions of copyright in countries around the
world. Discusses proposals in the European communities for harmonization
of copyright law; member countries have introduced new laws of their
own; the UK allows some copying freedom by individuals and libraries,
but the allowances are much more carefully regulated. Details Spain′s
new law which introduces fair dealing for the first time; new
legislation in Singapore and Korea which allows library and private
copying while protecting publications from other countries. Reviews
changes in the United States, Canada and Australia and in some
developing countries. Concludes that there is tremendous pressure on
those countries outside the framework of international copyright
treaties to reform or introduce law so that they can join.
Subject
Library and Information Sciences