About the Committee

Mission

The Copyright Committee of the American Association of Law Libraries represents the Association's interests regarding copyright and other intellectual property issues in legislative, regulatory, and judicial affairs, including litigation. The Committee informs and advises AALL's Executive Board and its Washington Affairs Office on copyright and other intellectual property matters, and coordinates with the Washington Affairs office to testify or otherwise communicate Association views on copyright and other intellectual property issues to all levels of government.

The Committee may prepare and communicate Association positions to appropriate governmental bodies and to other interested groups on its own initiative, while keeping the Executive Board informed of all such efforts.

Size

The Committee consists of a chairperson and six members, whom are selected by AALL's President-Elect. When making appointments to this committee, the President-Elect strives to achieve a balance among the interests of members employed in different settings. The President-Elect also considers the potential impact of publisher interests on the work of the Committee.

When appointing the Committee Chairperson, the President-Elect uses his or her best judgment to avoid any potential or perceived conflict of interest.

Qualifications

All members must have some expertise in copyright law, and must submit a conflict of interest statement in accordance with the AALL Conflict of Interest Policy.

When appointing members to subcommittees or to work on particular tasks, the Chairperson uses his or her best judgment to avoid any real or perceived bias or conflict of interest.

Current Roster

The AALL website maintains a roster of current and immediate past Committee members.

2005 -2006 AALL Copyright Committee Report of Committee Chair