Intellectual Property in the Makerspace |
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| Authors: | Tara Radniecki |
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| Institution: | 1. Engineering Librarian, DeLaMare Science &2. Engineering Library, University of Nevada, Reno, Reno, NV, USA tradniecki@unr.edu. |
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| Abstract: | AbstractIn library makerspaces, there is a potential for users to infringe on other’s intellectual property rights through illegal reproduction. There is also the opportunity for makerspace users to create their own new intellectual property which could then be protected. This article presents a case study from a library makerspace working to address intellectual property issues, as well as a survey of other library makerspaces detailing how they are currently addressing such concerns. Results conclude that while currently there is a lack of targeted services and resources, libraries need to create policy, services, and collections targeted towards intellectual property in their makerspaces. |
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| Keywords: | intellectual property |
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