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Journal of Nursing Education

CNE Article
Open Access is Almost Here: Navigating Through Copyright, Fair Use, and the TEACH Act

The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing    Vol. 41   No. 2   February 2010

By Margaret G. Lyons, MSN, CRNI

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ABSTRACT

Dealing with the complexities of copyright, fair use, the TEACH Act, and the concept of open access can confuse even the most experienced educator. Online education has added to the dilemma. This article discusses the latest information on copyright issues, current guidelines for interpreting fair use and incorporating the TEACH Act, and recent developments in open access publishing.

J Contin Educ Nurs 2010;41(2):57-64.

AUTHOR

Ms. Lyons is Program Coordinator for Continuing Education, Villanova University College of Nursing, Villanova, Pennsylvania.

The author discloses that she has no significant financial interests in any product or class of products discussed directly or indirectly in this activity, including research support.

Address correspondence to Margaret G. Lyons, MSN, CRNI, Program Coordinator for Continuing Education, Villanova University College of Nursing, Driscoll Hall, 800 Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA 19085-1690.

doi:10.3928/00220124-20100126-03