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6 Best Practices for Legally Using Google Images

Google Images is an effective tool for locating the perfect image to use in presentations, documents and on social media. But before you use images found through Google, you must consider copyright law. Scroll below to download our tip sheet 6 Copyright Tips for Legally Using Google Images. Have You Found the Perfect Image on...

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Copyright News and Articles

Copyrightlaws.com publishes a list of popular and interesting copyright news and articles from the U.S., Canada and around the world. Scroll down to see the latest items. Bookmark This Post for Copyright News and Articles Bookmark this post and check back here every second Monday for the latest update of copyright news and stories or...

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Curious About Our eTutorials and Certificate Programs? Here's How Copyrightlaw.com's Courses Work

Our copyright and licensing courses are designed to meet your needs by providing practical up-to-date content in plain English through flexible learning. All of our courses are fully online. Here's how Copyrightlaws.com's courses work. How Copyrightlaws.com's Courses Work Copyrightlaws.com provides different types of courses: Primer courses Beyond the fundamentals courses Assignment courses Certificate programs To...

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Licensing Policy Sample: Should Your Library Have a Written Licensing Policy?

A licensing policy is a helpful document for a library or organization that licenses electronic resources or e-resources. This article is written by Lesley Ellen Harris, author of Licensing Digital Content, 3rd edition. Copyright and Intellectual Property Policies are more common than licensing policies for e-resources. However, a written licensing policy is useful for any organization...

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Licensing Digital Content Book

Licensing Digital Content is a practical guide for librarians and others who license digital content such as databases, periodicals and journals. It and our in-depth online course Licensing Digital Content are complementary resources for anyone seeking to learn more about licensing e-resources in their library or organization. Both the book and the course (which leads to...

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Copyright and Licensing Books by Lesley Ellen Harris

Copyrightlaws.com Founder and CEO Lesley Ellen Harris has published 10 copyright and licensing books (including editions) on Canadian copyright, digital copyright, licensing digital content and more. Providing an informed, unbiased and global perspective on the topic of copyright, Lesley Ellen Harris is one of today’s foremost copyright messengers. Featured Books and Where To Purchase Canadian...

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Auditing Your Copyrights

A regular copyright audit ensures that your organization keeps records of your copyright-protected works and other intellectual property. If you haven't undertaken an audit this year, now is a great time to do so. Auditing your copyrights assists you in determining your non-tangible assets and may allow you an opportunity to explore new revenue from...

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Tips for Developing a Copyright Policy

Our tips for developing a copyright policy or guidelines guide you in preparing the best copyright compliance document for your library or organization. For more in-depth information, learn how to draft a copyright policy or guidelines. When Do You Need to Write or Update Your Copyright Policy? A variety of events may signal the ideal...

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Copyright Protection in Recipes

Is there copyright protection in recipes? The answer may be different than you expect. This is a subject that's often discussed in food writing circles, with many questions arising. Can you copyright an ingredient list? Can you republish a recipe if you change at least three ingredients? How can you protect the recipes you develop...

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