Copyrightlaws.com: Copyright courses and education in plain English

Copyrightlaws.com is the place for copyright education. Online eTutorials and Certificate programs to demystify copyright law.

Get Copyright Tips and Information

Delivered to your Inbox

COPYRIGHT COURSES TESTIMONIALS

Introduction to Digital Licensing Course

Copyrightlaws.com’s Introduction to Digital Licensing course is an online primer on digital licensing and licensing electronic resources. The digital revolution has resulted in an important and sometimes daunting change in the way libraries and other organizations procure, access, share and store information available for their own use and for use by researchers and the public….

Read More

Copyright News and Articles

Every two weeks 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 with Copyright news and articles Bookmark this post and check back here every second Monday for the latest update of copyright news…

Read More

Copyright Awareness Day

A Copyright Awareness Day can have many benefits at your workplace. This is a day that’s dedicated to copyright awareness and education through whatever activities are most impactful for your organization. For great ideas to get your copyright awareness and training in high gear, see our eTutorial Developing a Copyright Education Strategy. Copyright Awareness Day: An Opportunity…

Read More

International Copyright Law Intro

International copyright law does not exist! Each country has its own copyright laws (I call these domestic copyright laws) which apply to the use of foreign content when used in one’s country. This allows creators and content owners around the world and citizens of many countries to be protected by copyright protection in countries other…

Read More

Legally Using Images in Presentation Slides

This article is about legally using images in presentation slides and establishing best practices to stay legal. Whenever you use images in presentation slides, you should consider the copyright implications. Images may include photographs, charts and maps. Establishing best practices for legally using images in presentation slides helps minimize your risks of copyright infringement. Are You…

Read More

Legally Using Images

Are you legally using images? Where are you obtaining your images? Are the illustrations or photographs created by fellow employees or independent creators? Are they images you find online or in a print book or perhaps in a magazine article? You need to consider if you’re legally using images when using images of book covers, posting images…

Read More

Fair Use Facts (5 Essentials Facts)

Fair use facts must be distinguished from fair use misinformation and myths. Fair use is a much discussed and often misunderstood doctrine in the U.S. Copyright Act. This article helps you enhance your copyright literacy by demystifying the fair use principle and equipping you with five essentials facts about fair use. Fair Use Facts Below…

Read More