What is The
American Buddha Online Library?
The American Buddha Online
Library ("ABOL") is a project of American Buddha, an Oregon nonprofit
corporation that makes available selected artistic and literary works
under a system of voluntary, free online lending, under the fair use
exclusion from copyright liability accorded to libraries and archives
pursuant to 17 U.S.C. Section 108. American Buddha Director and
Librarian Tara Lyn Carreon is a member of the American Library
Association, and adheres to the
ALA Code
of Ethics.. American Buddha educates
members as to the meaning of lawful fair use of copyrighted materials,
and imposes contractual and technical limitations on access to the
archive. The American Buddha Online Library contains materials
that are protected by copyright, and by accessing this content, library
users are agreeing not to violate those copyrights by piratical
behavior, i.e., using the materials for anything other than private
study, scholarship or research.
JOIN THE
LIBRARY
If you intend to use the
American Buddha Online Library, please take a moment to send us an email
at i-at-taracarreon.com and put "JOIN" in the subject line. We
promise never, ever, ever to send you an email unless it is of the
utmost importance to the library. We just want to know how many
folks are using the library, and occasionally, if we have some great new
materials to let you know about, we can contact you. Please send
us that email with "JOIN" in the subject line right now, read the
Library Copyright Notice below, and enjoy the library collection.
(37
C.F.R. 201.14)
The copyright law of the
United States (title 17, United States Code) governs the making of
photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material.
Under certain conditions
specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to
furnish a photocopy or other reproduction.
One of these specific
conditions is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be "used
for any purpose other than private study, scholarship, or
research.'' If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a
photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of "fair use,''
that user may be liable for copyright infringement.
This institution reserves
the right to refuse to accept a copying order if, in its judgment,
fulfillment of the order would involve violation of copyright law.
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SUPPLEMENTAL NOTICE TO
PERSONS CONTEMPLATING THE COMMISSION OF COPYRIGHT VIOLATIONS BY
MEANS OF MASS-DOWNLOADERS, SCRAPERS, AND/OR SITE-COPYING PROGRAMS
As is clearly stated in the
Notice above, ABOL does not exist to enable copyright violation, but
rather to make digital media available to the Internet public for
purposes of private study, scholarship and research. Users who
deploy mass-downloaders, scrapers and site-copying programs to copy
content indiscriminately, as distinguished from those who read with
their eyes, one line at a time, and listen to music one song at a
time, are violating copyright laws. Just as brick-and-mortar
libraries are not responsible for the conduct of persons creating
pirated photocopies of library books, ABOL is not responsible for
such digital violations of copyright. In order to deter such
conduct to the greatest extent possible, and protect ABOL's library
mission, ABOL is working to establish an administrative system to
record and preserve identifying IP information that will be provided
to copyright claimants to identify copyright violators. Further, in
the event that claims of infringement are made against ABOL due to
the conduct of users who deploy mass-downloaders, scrapers and
site-copying programs, ABOL reserves the right to take legal action
against them. (7/20/12)
CODE
OF ETHICS OF THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
As
members of the American Library Association, we recognize the
importance of codifying and making known to the profession and to
the general public the ethical principles that guide the work of
librarians, other professionals providing information services,
library trustees and library staffs.
Ethical dilemmas occur when values are in conflict. The American
Library Association Code of Ethics states the values to which we are
committed, and embodies the ethical responsibilities of the
profession in this changing information environment.
We
significantly influence or control the selection, organization,
preservation, and dissemination of information. In a political
system grounded in an informed citizenry, we are members of a
profession explicitly committed to intellectual freedom and the
freedom of access to information. We have a special obligation to
ensure the free flow of information and ideas to present and future
generations.
The principles of this Code are expressed in broad statements to
guide ethical decision making. These statements provide a framework;
they cannot and do not dictate conduct to cover particular
situations.
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We provide the highest
level of service to all library users through appropriate
and usefully organized resources; equitable service
policies; equitable access; and accurate, unbiased, and
courteous responses to all requests.
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We uphold the
principles of intellectual freedom and resist all efforts to
censor library resources.
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We protect each
library user's right to privacy and confidentiality with
respect to information sought or received and resources
consulted, borrowed, acquired or transmitted.
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We respect
intellectual property rights and advocate balance between
the interests of information users and rights holders.
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We treat co-workers
and other colleagues with respect, fairness, and good faith,
and advocate conditions of employment that safeguard the
rights and welfare of all employees of our institutions.
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We do not advance
private interests at the expense of library users,
colleagues, or our employing institutions.
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We distinguish between
our personal convictions and professional duties and do not
allow our personal beliefs to interfere with fair
representation of the aims of our institutions or the
provision of access to their information resources.
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We strive for
excellence in the profession by maintaining and enhancing
our own knowledge and skills, by encouraging the
professional development of co-workers, and by fostering the
aspirations of potential members of the profession.
Adopted at the 1939 Midwinter Meeting by the ALA Council; amended
June 30, 1981; June 28, 1995; and January 22, 2008.