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	A comprehensive discussion of the aspects of copyright law that affect librarians -- and, in particular, librarians in developing countries -- may be found in the [http://www.eifl.net/cps/sections/services/eifl-ip/issues/handbook/handbook-e eIFL Handbook on Copyright and Related Issues for Libraries].		A comprehensive discussion of the aspects of copyright law that affect librarians -- and, in particular, librarians in developing countries -- may be found in the [http://www.eifl.net/cps/sections/services/eifl-ip/issues/handbook/handbook-e eIFL Handbook on Copyright and Related Issues for Libraries].

	[http://www.economist.com/debate/overview/144 A short debate between Professors William Fisher and Justin Hughes~~((.link_red))~~], organized in May 2009 by the Economist magazine, examines the merits and demerits of the copyright system.		[http://www.economist.com/debate/overview/144 <span style="color:red;">A short debate between Professors William Fisher and Justin Hughes</span>], organized in May 2009 by the Economist magazine, examines the merits and demerits of the copyright system.

	A map, prepared by William Fisher, describing the main features of copyright law in the United States and, to a limited extent, other countries, is available [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/people/tfisher/IP/IP%20Maps.htm here].		A map, prepared by William Fisher, describing the main features of copyright law in the United States and, to a limited extent, other countries, is available [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/people/tfisher/IP/IP%20Maps.htm here].

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	This set of materials is designed to provide readers an introduction to the main principles and characteristics of copyright law. It is not a treatise; readers looking for a comprehensive and detailed examination of the copyright system should instead consult the sources listed at the bottom of this page.		This set of materials is designed to provide readers an introduction to the main principles and characteristics of copyright law. It is not a treatise; readers looking for a comprehensive and detailed examination of the copyright system should instead consult the sources listed at the bottom of this page.

	The materials are designed to accompany CopyrightX, a free online course taught by [http://www.tfisher.org/ William Fisher] under the auspices of [https://www.edx.org/university_profile/HarvardX HarvardX]. However, students and teachers in other settings might find the materials useful. To assist such users, the materials are ~~licenced~~ under a [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Creative Commons Attribution license]. The public at large is encouraged to use, distribute, translate, modify, and build upon these materials, provided that William Fisher and HarvardX are given appropriate credit.		The materials are designed to accompany CopyrightX, a free online course taught by [http://www.tfisher.org/ William Fisher] under the auspices of [https://www.edx.org/university_profile/HarvardX HarvardX]. However, students and teachers in other settings might find the materials useful. To assist such users, the materials are licensed under a [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Creative Commons Attribution license]. The public at large is encouraged to use, distribute, translate, modify, and build upon these materials, provided that William Fisher and HarvardX are given appropriate credit.

	Substantial portions or the materials were originally drafted as part of the Copyright for Librarians project, is a joint venture of the [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/ Berkman Center for Internet & Society] and [http://www.eifl.net/cps/sections/home Electronic Information for Libraries (eIFL)], a consortium of libraries from 50 countries in Africa, Asia and Europe. The goal of that project is to provide librarians in developing and transitional countries information concerning copyright law. Librarians who happen upon this page may find that their needs could be met better by consulting the [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/copyrightforlibrarians/Main_Page Copyright for Librarians curriculum].		Substantial portions or the materials were originally drafted as part of the Copyright for Librarians project, is a joint venture of the [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/ Berkman Center for Internet & Society] and [http://www.eifl.net/cps/sections/home Electronic Information for Libraries (eIFL)], a consortium of libraries from 50 countries in Africa, Asia and Europe. The goal of that project is to provide librarians in developing and transitional countries information concerning copyright law. Librarians who happen upon this page may find that their needs could be met better by consulting the [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/copyrightforlibrarians/Main_Page Copyright for Librarians curriculum].
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	<div style="font-size: 105%; font-weight:bold; padding:0.4em; background-color:#ffffcc; border-bottom:1px solid #ffcc00; text-align: center;">Contents</div>		<div style="font-size: 105%; font-weight:bold; padding:0.4em; background-color:#ffffcc; border-bottom:1px solid #ffcc00; text-align: center;">Contents</div>
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	The two leading treatises on copyright law in the United States are [http://www.lexisnexis.com/store/catalog/productdetail.jsp?prodId=10441 Nimmer on Copyright] and [http://www.amazon.com/Goldstein-Copyright-Paul/dp/0735544859 Goldstein on Copyright].		The two leading treatises on copyright law in the United States are [http://www.lexisnexis.com/store/catalog/productdetail.jsp?prodId=10441 Nimmer on Copyright] and [http://www.amazon.com/Goldstein-Copyright-Paul/dp/0735544859 Goldstein on Copyright].

			A thorough discussion of international copyright law may be found in Paul Edward Geller, ed., <i>International Copyright Law and Practice</i> (2 volumes, Matthew Bender), although its coverage of developing and transitional countries is thin. Other useful paper treatises include Paul Goldstein, <i>International Copyright: Principles, Law, and Practice</i> (Oxford University Press) and Silke von Lewinski, <i>[http://ukcatalogue.oup.com/product/9780199207206.do International Copyright Law and Policy]</i> (Oxford University Press 2008).

			An excellent compendium of the copyright laws in over 100 countries has been assembled by [http://portal.unesco.org/culture/en/ev.php-URL_ID=14076&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html UNESCO: Collection of National Copyright Laws].

	The [http://www.21coe-win-cls.org/rclip/e_index.html Research Center for the Legal System of Intellectual Property (RCLIP)], in cooperation with the [http://www.law.washington.edu/casrip Center for Advanced Study & Research on Intellectual Property (CASRIP)] of the University of Washington School of Law, is building [http://www.21coe-win-cls.org/rclip/db/search_form.php a comprehensive database of court decisions] involving intellectual property (including copyright law) in every country throughout the world. The database is not yet complete but already constitutes a highly valuable research tool, particularly for Asian countries.		The [http://www.21coe-win-cls.org/rclip/e_index.html Research Center for the Legal System of Intellectual Property (RCLIP)], in cooperation with the [http://www.law.washington.edu/casrip Center for Advanced Study & Research on Intellectual Property (CASRIP)] of the University of Washington School of Law, is building [http://www.21coe-win-cls.org/rclip/db/search_form.php a comprehensive database of court decisions] involving intellectual property (including copyright law) in every country throughout the world. The database is not yet complete but already constitutes a highly valuable research tool, particularly for Asian countries.

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	===Disclaimer===		===Disclaimer===

	~~This course does~~ not offer legal advice. ~~It provides~~ general information concerning the principles that underlie the copyright system and ~~indicates~~ how various concrete problems are resolved in most countries. It cannot, however, provide reliable guidance concerning how a court in a specific country would respond to a specific set of facts. Thus, if you find yourself coming close to any of the legal boundaries described ~~in these materials~~, you should consult a lawyer in your own jurisdiction.		These materials do not offer legal advice. They provide general information concerning the principles that underlie the copyright system and indicate how various concrete problems are resolved in most countries. They cannot, however, provide reliable guidance concerning how a court in a specific country would respond to a specific set of facts. Thus, if you find yourself coming close to any of the legal boundaries described herein, you should consult a lawyer in your own jurisdiction.

	===Help Us Improve the ~~Course~~===		===Help Us Improve the Materials===

	We hope to update and refine these materials periodically. To do so, we need help from users. Please let us know if a piece of information contained in a module is incorrect or out of date. If you have suggestions concerning either the content of the modules or the way in which the content is presented, we are eager to hear them. You can make these suggestions in either of two ways. First, if you would like your suggestion to be available to the public, please click on the "Discussion" tab at the top of the page to which your suggestion is relevant. Second, you can simply email us at ____.		We hope to update and refine these materials periodically. To do so, we need help from users. Please let us know if a piece of information contained in a module is incorrect or out of date. If you have suggestions concerning either the content of the modules or the way in which the content is presented, we are eager to hear them. You can make these suggestions in either of two ways. First, if you would like your suggestion to be available to the public, please click on the "Discussion" tab at the top of the page to which your suggestion is relevant. Second, you can simply email us at ____.
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	The [http://www.21coe-win-cls.org/rclip/e_index.html Research Center for the Legal System of Intellectual Property (RCLIP)], in cooperation with the [http://www.law.washington.edu/casrip Center for Advanced Study & Research on Intellectual Property (CASRIP)] of the University of Washington School of Law, is building [http://www.21coe-win-cls.org/rclip/db/search_form.php a comprehensive database of court decisions] involving intellectual property (including copyright law) in every country throughout the world. The database is not yet complete but already constitutes a highly valuable research tool, particularly for Asian countries.		The [http://www.21coe-win-cls.org/rclip/e_index.html Research Center for the Legal System of Intellectual Property (RCLIP)], in cooperation with the [http://www.law.washington.edu/casrip Center for Advanced Study & Research on Intellectual Property (CASRIP)] of the University of Washington School of Law, is building [http://www.21coe-win-cls.org/rclip/db/search_form.php a comprehensive database of court decisions] involving intellectual property (including copyright law) in every country throughout the world. The database is not yet complete but already constitutes a highly valuable research tool, particularly for Asian countries.

	A much shorter discussion of how the scope of copyright law has increased over time may be found in William Fisher, "Geistiges Eigentum - ein ausufernder Rechtsbereich: Die Geschichte des Ideenschutzes in den Vereinigten Staaten," in Eigentum im internationalen Vergleich (Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht, 1999), 265-91 (English version available as: [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/people/tfisher/iphistory.pdf The Growth of Intellectual Property: A History of the Ownership of Ideas in the United States~~((.link_green))~~]).		A much shorter discussion of how the scope of copyright law has increased over time may be found in William Fisher, "Geistiges Eigentum - ein ausufernder Rechtsbereich: Die Geschichte des Ideenschutzes in den Vereinigten Staaten," in Eigentum im internationalen Vergleich (Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht, 1999), 265-91 (English version available as: [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/people/tfisher/iphistory.pdf The Growth of Intellectual Property: A History of the Ownership of Ideas in the United States]).

	A more recent and more extended discussion of the same topic is [http://www.thepublicdomain.org/ James Boyle, The Public Domain: Enclosing the Commons of the Mind~~((.link_green~~))] (Yale University Press 2008) (available for free online).		A more recent and more extended discussion of the same topic is [http://www.thepublicdomain.org/ James Boyle, The Public Domain: Enclosing the Commons of the Mind))] (Yale University Press 2008) (available for free online).

	The best commentary on copyright law in general and its scope in particular remains a book published in 1967 by Benjamin Kaplan: [http://www.lexisnexis.com/store/catalog/productdetail.jsp?prodId=57038 An Unhurried View of Copyright]. Sadly, it is only available in print.		The best commentary on copyright law in general and its scope in particular remains a book published in 1967 by Benjamin Kaplan: [http://www.lexisnexis.com/store/catalog/productdetail.jsp?prodId=57038 An Unhurried View of Copyright]. Sadly, it is only available in print.
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	[http://www.economist.com/debate/overview/144 A short debate between Professors William Fisher and Justin Hughes((.link_red))], organized in May 2009 by the Economist magazine, examines the merits and demerits of the copyright system.		[http://www.economist.com/debate/overview/144 A short debate between Professors William Fisher and Justin Hughes((.link_red))], organized in May 2009 by the Economist magazine, examines the merits and demerits of the copyright system.

	A map, prepared by William Fisher, describing the main features of copyright law in the United States and, to a limited extent, other countries, is available [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/people/tfisher/IP/IP%20Maps.htm here~~((.link_green))~~].		A map, prepared by William Fisher, describing the main features of copyright law in the United States and, to a limited extent, other countries, is available [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/people/tfisher/IP/IP%20Maps.htm here].

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	==[[image:resource.png\|50px\|]] Additional resources ==		==[[image:resource.png\|50px\|]] Additional resources ==

	~~A comprehensive discussion of the aspects of~~ copyright law ~~that affect librarians -- and, in particular, librarians in developing countries -- may be found~~ in the [http://www.~~eifl~~.~~net~~/~~cps~~/~~sections~~/~~services~~/~~eifl~~-~~ip/issues~~/~~handbook~~/~~handbook-e eIFL Handbook~~ on Copyright ~~and Related Issues for Libraries((.link_green))~~].		The two leading treatises on copyright law in the United States are [http://www.lexisnexis.com/store/catalog/productdetail.jsp?prodId=10441 Nimmer on Copyright] and [http://www.amazon.com/Goldstein-Copyright-Paul/dp/0735544859 Goldstein on Copyright].

	~~Carol C. Henderson, “~~[http://www.~~ala~~.org/~~ala/issuesadvocacy/copyright/copyrightarticle~~/~~librariescreatures~~.~~cfm Libraries as Creatures~~ of ~~Copyright: Why Librarians Care about~~ Intellectual Property ~~Law and Policy(~~(~~.link_green)~~)],~~” 1998~~.		The [http://www.21coe-win-cls.org/rclip/e_index.html Research Center for the Legal System of Intellectual Property (RCLIP)], in cooperation with the [http://www.law.washington.edu/casrip Center for Advanced Study & Research on Intellectual Property (CASRIP)] of the University of Washington School of Law, is building [http://www.21coe-win-cls.org/rclip/db/search_form.php a comprehensive database of court decisions] involving intellectual property (including copyright law) in every country throughout the world. The database is not yet complete but already constitutes a highly valuable research tool, particularly for Asian countries.
	~~The former Executive Director~~ of the Washington ~~Office American Library Association discusses~~ the ~~roles played by librarians in maintaining copyright balance~~.

	[http://~~www~~.~~economist~~.~~com~~/~~debate~~/~~overview~~/~~144~~ A ~~short debate between Professors William Fisher and Justin Hughes~~((.~~link_red~~))]~~, organized in May 2009 by the Economist magazine, examines the merits and demerits of the copyright system~~.		A much shorter discussion of how the scope of copyright law has increased over time may be found in William Fisher, "Geistiges Eigentum - ein ausufernder Rechtsbereich: Die Geschichte des Ideenschutzes in den Vereinigten Staaten," in Eigentum im internationalen Vergleich (Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht, 1999), 265-91 (English version available as: [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/people/tfisher/iphistory.pdf The Growth of Intellectual Property: A History of the Ownership of Ideas in the United States((.link_green))]).

	~~The~~ [http://www.~~21coe-win-cls~~.org/~~rclip/e_index.html Research Center for~~ the ~~Legal System~~ of ~~Intellectual Property~~ (~~RCLIP~~)]~~, in cooperation with the [http://www.law.washington.edu/casrip Center for Advanced Study & Research on Intellectual Property~~ (~~CASRIP~~)~~] of the University of Washington School of Law, is building [http://www.21coe-win-cls.org/rclip/db/search_form.php a comprehensive database of court decisions] involving intellectual property~~ (~~including copyright law~~) ~~in every country throughout the world. The database is not yet complete but already constitutes a highly valuable research tool, particularly for Asian countries~~.		A more recent and more extended discussion of the same topic is [http://www.thepublicdomain.org/ James Boyle, The Public Domain: Enclosing the Commons of the Mind((.link_green))] (Yale University Press 2008) (available for free online).

	~~A map, prepared by William Fisher, describing the main features of~~ copyright law in ~~the United States~~ and~~, to~~ a ~~limited extent, other countries, is available~~ [http://~~cyber.law~~.~~harvard~~.~~edu/people~~/~~tfisher~~/IP/~~IP%20Maps~~.~~htm here((~~.~~link_green))]~~.		The best commentary on copyright law in general and its scope in particular remains a book published in 1967 by Benjamin Kaplan: [http://www.lexisnexis.com/store/catalog/productdetail.jsp?prodId=57038 An Unhurried View of Copyright]. Sadly, it is only available in print.

	“[http://~~cyberlaw~~.~~stanford~~.~~edu~~/~~documentary~~-~~film-program~~/~~film~~/~~a-fair-y-use~~-~~tale A Fair(y) Use Tale]” is a 2008 short movie~~ on ~~copyright~~ and ~~fair use in the US.~~		A comprehensive discussion of the aspects of copyright law that affect librarians -- and, in particular, librarians in developing countries -- may be found in the [http://www.eifl.net/cps/sections/services/eifl-ip/issues/handbook/handbook-e eIFL Handbook on Copyright and Related Issues for Libraries].
	According to the synopsis, “professor Eric Faden of Bucknell University created this humorous, yet informative, review of copyright principles delivered through the words of the very folks we can thank for ~~nearly endless copyright terms~~.”

	~~The documentaries,~~ [http://www.~~stealthisfilm~~.com/~~Part1~~/ ~~Steal This Film Part I]~~ (~~2006~~) ~~and [http://www.stealthisfilm.com/Part2/ Steal This Film Part II~~] ~~(2007)~~, ~~produced~~ by ~~The League of Noble Peers~~, ~~offer entertaining~~ and ~~highly critical views~~ of the ~~recent trend toward strengthening the rights of~~ copyright ~~owners, particularly with respect to the unauthorized sharing of music and movies~~.		[http://www.economist.com/debate/overview/144 A short debate between Professors William Fisher and Justin Hughes((.link_red))], organized in May 2009 by the Economist magazine, examines the merits and demerits of the copyright system.

	A ~~[http://www.librarycopyright.net/digitalslider/ helpful guide to determining which works have fallen into~~ the ~~public domain~~ in the United States~~] has been provided by Michael Brewer~~ and ~~the American Library Association Office for Information Technology Policy.~~		A map, prepared by William Fisher, describing the main features of copyright law in the United States and, to a limited extent, other countries, is available [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/people/tfisher/IP/IP%20Maps.htm here((.link_green))].

	[http://~~www~~.~~youtube~~.~~com~~/~~watch?v=ZblrRs3fkSU A Librarian's 2~~.~~0 Manifesto~~] ~~offers a provocative conception of the responsibilities of librarians, particularly in an environment characterized by rapid technological change~~.

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	We hope to update and refine these materials periodically. To do so, we need help from users. Please let us know if a piece of information contained in a module is incorrect or out of date. If you have suggestions concerning either the content of the modules or the way in which the content is presented, we are eager to hear them. You can make these suggestions in either of two ways. First, if you would like your suggestion to be available to the public, please click on the "Discussion" tab at the top of the page to which your suggestion is relevant. Second, you can simply email us at ____.		We hope to update and refine these materials periodically. To do so, we need help from users. Please let us know if a piece of information contained in a module is incorrect or out of date. If you have suggestions concerning either the content of the modules or the way in which the content is presented, we are eager to hear them. You can make these suggestions in either of two ways. First, if you would like your suggestion to be available to the public, please click on the "Discussion" tab at the top of the page to which your suggestion is relevant. Second, you can simply email us at ____.

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			==[[image:resource.png\|50px\|]] Additional resources ==

			A comprehensive discussion of the aspects of copyright law that affect librarians -- and, in particular, librarians in developing countries -- may be found in the [http://www.eifl.net/cps/sections/services/eifl-ip/issues/handbook/handbook-e eIFL Handbook on Copyright and Related Issues for Libraries((.link_green))].

			Carol C. Henderson, “[http://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy/copyright/copyrightarticle/librariescreatures.cfm Libraries as Creatures of Copyright: Why Librarians Care about Intellectual Property Law and Policy((.link_green))],” 1998.
			The former Executive Director of the Washington Office American Library Association discusses the roles played by librarians in maintaining copyright balance.

			[http://www.economist.com/debate/overview/144 A short debate between Professors William Fisher and Justin Hughes((.link_red))], organized in May 2009 by the Economist magazine, examines the merits and demerits of the copyright system.

			The [http://www.21coe-win-cls.org/rclip/e_index.html Research Center for the Legal System of Intellectual Property (RCLIP)], in cooperation with the [http://www.law.washington.edu/casrip Center for Advanced Study & Research on Intellectual Property (CASRIP)] of the University of Washington School of Law, is building [http://www.21coe-win-cls.org/rclip/db/search_form.php a comprehensive database of court decisions] involving intellectual property (including copyright law) in every country throughout the world. The database is not yet complete but already constitutes a highly valuable research tool, particularly for Asian countries.

			A map, prepared by William Fisher, describing the main features of copyright law in the United States and, to a limited extent, other countries, is available [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/people/tfisher/IP/IP%20Maps.htm here((.link_green))].

			“[http://cyberlaw.stanford.edu/documentary-film-program/film/a-fair-y-use-tale A Fair(y) Use Tale]” is a 2008 short movie on copyright and fair use in the US.
			According to the synopsis, “professor Eric Faden of Bucknell University created this humorous, yet informative, review of copyright principles delivered through the words of the very folks we can thank for nearly endless copyright terms.”

			The documentaries, [http://www.stealthisfilm.com/Part1/ Steal This Film Part I] (2006) and [http://www.stealthisfilm.com/Part2/ Steal This Film Part II] (2007), produced by The League of Noble Peers, offer entertaining and highly critical views of the recent trend toward strengthening the rights of copyright owners, particularly with respect to the unauthorized sharing of music and movies.

			A [http://www.librarycopyright.net/digitalslider/ helpful guide to determining which works have fallen into the public domain in the United States] has been provided by Michael Brewer and the American Library Association Office for Information Technology Policy.

			[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZblrRs3fkSU A Librarian's 2.0 Manifesto] offers a provocative conception of the responsibilities of librarians, particularly in an environment characterized by rapid technological change.

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+This set of materials is designed to provide readers an introduction to the main principles and characteristics of copyright law.  It is not a treatise; readers looking for a comprehensive and detailed examination of the copyright system should instead consult the sources listed at the bottom of this page.
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+The materials are designed to accompany CopyrightX, a free online course taught by [http://www.tfisher.org/ William Fisher] under the auspices of [https://www.edx.org/university_profile/HarvardX HarvardX].  However, students and teachers in other settings might find the materials useful.  To assist such users, the materials are licenced under a [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Creative Commons Attribution license].  The public at large is encouraged to use, distribute, translate, modify, and build upon these materials, provided that William Fisher and HarvardX are given appropriate credit.
-<div style="font-size: 105%; font-weight:bold; padding:0.4em; background-color:#ffffcc; border-bottom:1px solid #ffcc00; text-align: center;">Preface</div>
+Substantial portions or the materials were originally drafted as part of the Copyright for Librarians project, is a joint venture of the [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/ Berkman Center for Internet & Society] and [http://www.eifl.net/cps/sections/home Electronic Information for Libraries (eIFL)], a consortium of libraries from 50 countries in Africa, Asia and Europe.  The goal of that project is to provide librarians in developing and transitional countries information concerning copyright law.  Librarians who happen upon this page may find that their needs could be met better by consulting the [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/copyrightforlibrarians/Main_Page Copyright for Librarians curriculum].
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-We hope to update and refine these materials periodically.  To do so, we need help from users.  Please let us know if a piece of information contained in a module is incorrect or out of date.  If you have suggestions concerning either the content of the modules or the way in which the content is presented, we are eager to hear them.  Finally, librarians are strongly encouraged to let us know how the issues addressed in the modules are handled in their home countries; we will try to include that information in future versions.
+We hope to update and refine these materials periodically.  To do so, we need help from users.  Please let us know if a piece of information contained in a module is incorrect or out of date.  If you have suggestions concerning either the content of the modules or the way in which the content is presented, we are eager to hear them.  You can make these suggestions in either of two ways.  First, if you would like your suggestion to be available to the public, please click on the "Discussion" tab at the top of the page to which your suggestion is relevant.  Second, you can simply email us at ____.
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	'''Course Materials:'''		'''Course Materials:'''