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What defines a public domain book?
What defines a public domain book?
- A book exclusively available through paid subscriptions.
- A book that has never been available digitally.
- A book whose copyright term has expired or was never subject to copyright. (correct)
- A book that was never published.
Why does Google impose restrictions on automated queries?
Why does Google impose restrictions on automated queries?
- To improve search engine speed.
- To limit access to certain types of content.
- To encourage more users to register.
- To prevent abuse by commercial parties. (correct)
Which statement regarding public domain books is true?
Which statement regarding public domain books is true?
- They never require attribution when used.
- They are free from copyright globally.
- Public domain status is consistent worldwide.
- The public domain status may vary from country to country. (correct)
What is one guideline Google requests users to follow?
What is one guideline Google requests users to follow?
What does the watermark on the files represent?
What does the watermark on the files represent?
What type of writing is discouraged when accessing public domain materials?
What type of writing is discouraged when accessing public domain materials?
What responsibility do users have when utilizing public domain books?
What responsibility do users have when utilizing public domain books?
What may appear in the digital files of public domain books?
What may appear in the digital files of public domain books?
What is a public domain book?
What is a public domain book?
A public domain book's copyright status varies by country.
A public domain book's copyright status varies by country.
Who partners with Google to digitize public domain materials?
Who partners with Google to digitize public domain materials?
Google's mission is to __________ the world's information.
Google's mission is to __________ the world's information.
What is one of the recommended guidelines for using Google Book Search files?
What is one of the recommended guidelines for using Google Book Search files?
What does Google Book Search help authors and publishers do?
What does Google Book Search help authors and publishers do?
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Study Notes
Google Book Search Project
- Google is partnering with libraries to digitize public domain books and make them accessible to the public.
- These books were preserved in libraries before being scanned by Google.
- Google is not claiming ownership, but acts as a custodian.
Copyright and Public Domain
- Books in the public domain have expired copyright or were never subject to copyright.
- Copyright status can vary across countries.
- Public domain books represent a historical and cultural wealth, often difficult to discover.
Usage Guidelines
- Usage should be non-commercial and for personal purposes.
- Automated querying is prohibited.
- The Google watermark should be kept on the files, as it helps promote the project.
- Users are responsible for ensuring their use of public domain books is legal.
- Copyright status varies by country, and Google cannot advise on specific usage.
Google Book Search
- Google Book Search is a project to make the world’s books discoverable online.
- The project involves scanning books that are in the public domain.
- A public domain book is one that was never subject to copyright or whose legal copyright term has expired.
- Google partners with libraries to digitize public domain materials.
- Google Book Search helps readers discover the world’s books while helping authors and publishers reach new audiences.
Usage Guidelines
- Users should make non-commercial use of the files.
- Users should refrain from automated querying.
- Users should maintain attribution by keeping the Google “watermark”.
- Users should ensure their use is legal.
- Copyright infringement liability can be quite severe.
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