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Canadian copyright law myths can cloud your interpretation of copyright law. How do you ensure that your information is accurate and objective? Do you read the Canadian Copyright Act? Review recent copyright cases? Attend courses and discussions? To start, get rid of copyright misinformation and myths that you repeatedly hear. Read on… Canadian Copyright Law…
Copyright compliance is an important part of an enterprise’s risk management and administration. Your organization’s role in copyright education is important for ensuring copyright stakeholders have the information and understanding they need to legally use copyright-protected materials. Your Organization’s Role in Copyright Education Libraries in organizations of all sizes are often responsible for obtaining copyright…
A licensing policy is a helpful document for a library or organization that licenses electronic resources or e-resources. Copyright policies are much more common than licensing policies. However, a licensing policy is a useful for any organization that licenses electronic resources such as: Online journals and periodicals Electronic databases Image archives Think about how a…
When the question of copyright ownership comes up, the discussion often addresses employment situations. The employer owns copyright in works created by employees during the course of their employment. But who owns copyright in works by volunteers? Volunteer Copyright Ownership Scenarios A volunteer creates an image or logo for a special exhibit or event at…
The Marrakesh Treaty became effective on 30 September 2016. The purpose of Marrakesh is to improve access globally to printed materials for people who are blind or visually impaired. Background of the Marrakesh Treaty June 2013 marked a milestone in international copyright law and in the role of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) with…
The Beijing Treaty on Audiovisual Performances protects performers in audiovisual performances such as films, TV series and musicals. The Beijing Treaty on Audiovisual Performances As of 2012, performers in audiovisual works have a treaty of their own. On 26 June 2012, a Diplomatic Conference under the auspices of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) finalized…
When obtaining permission to use copyright-protected works, it’s important to understand the layers of rights in those works. This article examines examples of works with multiple layers of underlying rights, from more complicated works such as films, music, and multimedia works to a simple translation of a book. It also provides tips for obtaining permission…
Who answers copyright and licensing questions in your library? Who addresses compliance issues in your organization? Are they best equipped for this role? Copyright can be complicated, so we’ve created this simple guide to copyright for librarians to get you started. You may also want to view copyright education opportunities for librarians. As a bonus, use this…
Canadian librarians and international copyright law go hand-in-hand. We explain what Canadian librarians need to know about both Canadian and global copyright law in order to manage the use of content in their libraries and organizations and keep unauthorized uses of copyright-protected materials to a minimum. Why Canadian Librarians and International Copyright? In the pre-internet…
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