A guide to oral history and the law

Type

Book

Authors

John A. Neuenschwander ( Neuenschwander, John A. )

ISBN 10

0199342512

ISBN 13

9780199342518

Tags

United States, Historians -- United States -- Handbooks manuals etc, Oral history -- United States, Copyright -- United States, Contracts -- United States, Freedom of information -- United States, Oral history, Copyright, Contracts, Freedom of information

Abstract

"A Guide to Oral History and the Law is the definitive resource for all practitioners of oral history. In clear, accessible language, it thoroughly explains the major legal issues that oral historians face, including legal release agreements, copyright, privacy, and the role of Institutional Review Boards (IRBs), and offers helpful suggestions on how to put sound legal procedures in place. The second edition analyzes relevant new court cases and reflects the impact of digital technology on oral history and the law. It also provides a more detailed discussion of both the ethical and legal obligations to fully inform narrators about the limits of protection for sealed and restricted interviews. This essential volume will be used by professionals, family historians, and students alike."--Back cover.

Description

xvi, 149 pages : forms ; 25 cm.

Biblio Notes

Contents:
A case study
Legal release agreements
Compelled release of interviews : subpoenas and FOIA requests
Defamation
Privacy issues : the stealth torts
Copyright
Oral history and the internet
Institutional review boards and oral history
Is there a duty to report a crime?

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.

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