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Copyright, public policy, and information technology.

N L Henry

    Science (New York, N.Y.)
    |February 1, 1974
    PubMed
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    New publishing technologies challenge traditional knowledge creation but offer faster insights. Copyright law, however, may impede research and decision-making, necessitating policy updates for emerging technologies.

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    Area of Science:

    • Information Science
    • Intellectual Property Law
    • Sociology of Knowledge

    Background:

    • The advent of digital technologies like photocopying and computing is reshaping scholarly communication.
    • Traditional knowledge production models are being challenged by rapid information dissemination.
    • Copyright law, designed for older media, may not adequately address modern publishing dynamics.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the dual impact of neopublishing technologies on knowledge creation and dissemination.
    • To examine the role of copyright law in either facilitating or hindering research and decision-making.
    • To highlight the policy challenges posed by technological advancements in scholarly publishing.

    Main Methods:

    • Conceptual analysis of technological impacts on information dissemination.

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  • Review of existing copyright frameworks in the context of digital publishing.
  • Policy analysis regarding the formulation of new regulations for emerging technologies.

    • Main Results:

    • Neopublishing technologies present both opportunities for accelerated scholarly insights and threats to established knowledge creation norms.
    • Copyright law's adherence to traditional data production patterns can potentially slow down research and information-based decision-making.
    • A tension exists between technological potential and legal structures, creating significant policy dilemmas.

    Conclusions:

    • Navigating the evolving landscape of scholarly communication requires a careful balance between technological innovation and intellectual property rights.
    • New policies are essential to address the complex interplay between digital publishing technologies and copyright law.
    • Proactive policy formulation is crucial to harness the benefits of new technologies while mitigating potential drawbacks for research and society.