Bibliometric Study of Scholarly Writing and Publishing Patterns Concerning Copyright and Digital Images

Abstract

With the advancement of technology and the digital era, new forms of displaying and accessing information are prevalent. The literature on the subject of digital visual resources—specifically art images—and copyright reflects a concern about how best to educate the academic community about these issues. Likewise, copyright law is difficult to navigate because of the absence of clearly defined guidelines and legislation. Libraries are left to develop their own interpretations of fair use and other aspects of copyright law. The author provides a brief overview of the literature on the subject of copyright and digital art images and presents a bibliometric study to identify publishing patterns on the subject.