<DIV>Libraries must negotiate a range of legal issues, policies and ethical guidelines when developing scholarly communication initiatives. This practical primer covers these issues for institutional repository managers, library administrators, and other staff involved in library based repository and publishing services. After an introduction, part one explores institutional repositories and part two covers library publishing services. The conclusion offers strategies for creating an internal infrastructure, comprised of policy, best practices and education initiatives that will support the legal and ethical practices discussed in the book.</div>