On another listserv, there has been some discussion of whether library cataloging records can be freely downloaded from online library catalogs and used by other libraries without copyright infringement. Have there been any cases specifically deciding whether library cataloging records can be protected by copyright ("sweat of the brow") or whether the bibliographic information is merely factual? If not, what do you all think about copyright protection of cataloging records? This is becoming a big issue for libraries, because more and more libraries are making their online catalogs freely accessible through the World Wide Web. I'm looking forward to hearing what you have to say. Thanks.
Ruth H. Dukelow, Network Librarian dukelow[_at_]mlc.lib.mi.us Michigan Library Consortium phone: (800)530-9019 6810 South Cedar St, Suite 8 phone: (517)694-4242 Lansing, MI 48911-6909 fax: (517)694-9303Received on Thu Feb 20 1997 - 14:00:32 GMT
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