Document Type
Video
Publication Date
3-23-2023
Keywords
Copyright, publishing contract, author, open access, open licenses, Creative Commons
Abstract
A book contract establishes a partnership between a publisher and an author. The author offers their scholarly expertise and selected rights to the work while the publisher offers capital and expertise in copyediting, design, marketing, and rights management. In essence, the partnership is grounded in the exercise of specified rights.
This presentation covers the provisions of book publishing contracts related to US copyright law:
- Copyright ownership
- Copyright as a package of rights
- Open access and open licenses
- Contract termination
Citation
Herr, M. (2023). Understanding the Rights Provisions of a Book Contract. University Libraries Teaching and Learning. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/liblearn/3
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Comments
This presentation was recorded for the Kraemer Copyright Conference 2023.
Please find the presentation slides as the main downloadable file.