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Begins 2 May (ending 20 May), offered through Special Libraries Association’s Click University.     Register

There are 3 webinars which are recorded, a discussion list, and a 10-question multiple choice quiz at the end of the course. Participants receive a certificate of completion. Topics include:

• the unique point of view of authors and publishers
• criteria for copyright protection and what works are protected
• registering copyright works
• using the copyright symbol
• ownership (author, employee, publisher)
• duration of protection
• rights granted to authors and publishers
• moral rights versus economic rights
• permissions for incorporating and adapting third-party works
• fair use/dealing from the author/publisher perspective
• licensing and assigning works to others
• exploiting works
• protecting works online
• copyright infringement and remedies

What people are saying about the value of the copyright management courses:

“I feel so much more confident about copyright than I did prior to taking the courses.”

“I’ve really enjoyed this course. The emphasis on perspectives was enlightening.”

“We learned so very much and have built of great network of resources to assist us in our day-to-day work.”

Library and Special Library Copyright Issues is the name of an online course beginning 10 April 2013 (ending 29 April 2013) through Special Libraries Association’s Click University.

There are 3 webinars which are recorded, a discussion list, and a 10-question multiple choice quiz at the end of the course. Participants receive a certificate of completion.

The online course covers:

• the rationale for specific provisions for libraries and others
• existing library provisions and exemptions in various statutes:  U.S. Copyright Act, Sonny Bono Copyright Term Extension Act (1998), DMCA and TEACH Act (special information will be provided for Canadian libraries)
• Section 108 Study Group
• fair use in general and in special libraries (i.e., the for-profit sector)
• specific copyright issues in libraries including software use, interlibrary loan, electronic reserves, photocopying, document delivery services, corporate intranet content, digital archives, index and table of contents creation, preservation, digital libraries
• the liability of a library when copying for others
• reproductions on library premises by non-librarians
• copyright warnings at photocopy machines, computers, etc.
• working with copyright collectives like the Copyright Clearance Center
• working with digital content vendors
• relevant court cases including American Geophysical Union v. Texaco, The New York Times Co. v. Tasini, Lowry’s Reports v. Legg Mason, CCH v. Law Society, and out-of-court settlements
• the future role of librarians as copyright managers

What participants say about the copyright management courses:

“In-depth discussion of Section 108 really helps [me] understand the special position of libraries in copyright law.”

“I did learn things that I did not know while taking this course.  All the information was presented in a very informative, understandable manner.”

“The blend of activities makes for a very effective learning situation. Having taken the earlier courses in the series, I wasn’t sure how much this one would offer but, there was a lot of new material and I learned several important things I didn’t know before taking the class.”

“The readings and the discussions were priceless.”

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Various opportunities to learn about copyright law in an online environment are scheduled in April + May.

10 – 29 April: Library and Special Library Copyright Issues

1 – 31  May: eTutorial on Canadian Copyright Law

2 – 20 May: Copyright Principles for Authors and Publishers

Stay tuned for in-person courses on copyright in June 2013.

• offered by SLA Click University + Copyrightlaws.com
• began in 2008
• 7 online courses
• 2 in-person courses
• open to the public
• courses in U.S., Canadian and global copyright
• program emphasizes the practical side of copyright compliance

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Digital Content and Social Media Copyright Law Issues is the name of an online course beginning 18 March 2013 (ending 8 April 2013.)

There are 3 webinars which are recorded, a discussion list, and a 10-question multiple choice quiz at the end of the course. Participants receive a certificate of completion.

The online course covers:

• copyright protection in digital v. traditional works
• determining whether a digital work is protected by copyright
• ownership of online content including user-generated content
• existing laws that deal with digital copyright issues
• licenses (for digital works) v. assignments of copyright and the meaning of “e-rights”
• digital licensing overview and the role of a written digital license policy
• copyright treatment of specific digital uses of content including scanning/digitizing; online content; manipulating digital images; electronic reserves and online course material; teaching online/distance education; e-mail; linking; discussions lists; blogs; downloading; e-archiving, digital libraries and digital library projects; digital databases of articles; internal v. external uses; wikis; user-generated content; and social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter
• digital rights management (DRM)
• the future of digital copyright

What participants say:

“I have only recently been involved with copyright and the course really helped solidify some of the concepts I’ve already been exposed to, as well as exposed me to issues I may not otherwise have considered.”

“Through this course, I’ve realized how much work we have [to do] in order to prepare ourselves and those across our practice to be compliant in these areas.  The material you provided is exceptionally helpful and insightful.”

“…CCM400 will relate to my day-to-day job.  I am already planning to present my newly acquired knowledge with my co-workers at a staff meeting.”

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Essential U.S. Copyright Resources:

U.S. Copyright Act

U.S. Copyright Office

Search works and documents recorded by the U.S. Copyright since 1 January 1978

What are your essential U.S. copyright resources? Share them below in a comment.

There are 3 webinars (21 + 28 February, 6 March) which are recorded, a discussion list, and a 10-question multiple choice quiz at the end of the course. Participants receive a certificate of completion.

The online course covers:

• background on U.S. copyright law
• composition of U.S. copyright law
• criteria for copyright protection (e.g., originality and fixation)
• what works are protected
• how to protect copyright works (e.g., registration and copyright notice requirements)
• ownership
• protection of rights
• copyright protection duration
• exploitation of rights
• copyright infringement and remedies

The course looks at U.S. copyright law from a practical perspective with the goal of helping nonlawyers manage the copyright issues they face on a daily basis. The course is a primer for some and a refresher and update for others.

What past participants say:

“This particular course really satisfied my need to explore the U.S. copyright law in a detailed and supportive setting.”

“I now have a better understanding of the U.S. Copyright Act. I also appreciate how the various components of the act are intertwined with my day to day job responsibilities.”

“This course has been extremely useful to me; I appreciate the focus on introducing primary sources.”

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