Traditional Cultural Expression and Libraries

The document below represents the sixth draft of library principles concerning the management and protection of traditional cultural expressions. Feedback is appreciated, either by writing in the comments section or sending an email to crussell [AT] alawash [DOT] org.

Librarianship and Traditional Cultural Expressions: Nurturing Understanding and Respect – Draft 6 (PDF)

Librarianship and Traditional Cultural Expressions: Nurturing Understanding and Respect – Draft 6 (Scribd)

Janice T. Pilch, Visiting Program Officer on International Copyright for the Association of Research Libraries, has written an excellent introduction to Traditional Cultural Expression.

Library Copyright Alliance Issue Brief: Traditional Cultural Expression (PDF)