Now registering for Fall 2019 and Winter 2020! The Copyright Leadership Certificate helps copyright decision-makers increase their copyright IQ.
Popular Blog Posts
Copyright Leadership Certificate
The Copyright Implications of Teaching with Videos
Copyrightlaws.com is excited to share Sara Benson’s article on the copyright implications of teaching with videos, both face-to-face and online. Educators and librarians in the U.S. who deal with copyright issues related to teaching with videos will benefit from the information she shares. Ms. Benson is a Copyright Librarian and Assistant Professor at the University…
7 Fall Copyright Courses to Kick-Start Your Copyright Education
Kick-start your copyright education with one of our 7 fall copyright courses to help you become that copyright knowledgeable person in your organization.
A Simple Guide to Licensing Electronic Resources: How To Address Your Licensing Issues With Confidence
Do your digital license agreements and licensing myths lead to frustrations? Our Simple Guide to Licensing Electronic Resources can help.
Legally Using Images in Libraries
There are two perspectives to legally using images in libraries: Use of images by library staff and patrons Understanding how copyright pertains to images, educating staff and patrons about this, and creating a copyright culture in your library Are You Legally Using Images in Your Library? The following are common ways libraries use images where…
Developing A Copyright Policy or Guidelines Online Course
Developing a Copyright Policy or Guidelines is a unique hands-on eight-lesson eTutorial where you complete a draft Copyright Policy or Guidelines. This is the course for you if: You’ve been meaning to write a copyright policy or guidelines but never seem to have the time You’re unsure how to start your copyright compliance document You…
Defining Your Role as the Go-To Copyright Person Online Course
Our online course Defining Your Role as the Go-To Copyright Person explores the why, who, what and how of being a designated copyright contact.
Certificate in Licensing Digital Content — NEW!
Copyrightlaws.com is excited to announce the launch of our new online three-part course in which you’ll earn a Certificate in Licensing Digital Content. Licensing Digital Content is a six-week course for anyone new to licensing digital content or those who’d like to enhance their current knowledge base. We focus on practical skills you can immediately apply…
Licensing Digital Content Book
Licensing Digital Content is now available in its third edition. This book 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 who’d like to learn more about this area. We are proud to…
Copyright Permissions and Infringement
Understanding copyright permissions and infringement is important to minimizing your copyright risks. Our Q&A will help you ensure you’re legally using copyright-protected materials. Understanding Copyright Infringement Copyright infringement occurs when you use a work that you don’t own, there’s no exception in the copyright law, and you didn’t obtain permission. Infringement means that you’re violating…
Copyright in U.S. Government Works
Are all U.S. government works in the public domain? No, not all! You need to know three things to understand this area of copyright law. The general rule is that works created by federal government employees are in the public domain. However, not all government works are in the public domain (see details below). You…
Are You the Go-To Copyright Person?
Many times I hear my students say they’ve become the go-to copyright person, regardless of whether they’re librarians, library directors, information managers or architects, content managers, risk management specialists, communications specialists or editors. This happens whether they work in libraries, archives, museums, and for-profit or nonprofit organizations. If you feel you’ve fallen into this position…
U.S. vs Canadian Copyright Law: Which Has Stronger Copyright Protection?
When it comes to the question “U.S. vs Canadian copyright law: which has stronger copyright protection?” the answer requires an examination of various sections in the U.S. and Canadian copyright acts. Both countries belong to the leading international copyright treaty, the Berne Copyright Convention. Under Berne, the U.S. and Canada must include certain provisions in their…
3 Commonly Misunderstood U.S. Copyright Concepts
Misinformation about U.S. copyright law is unfortunately common, despite the abundance of information available on this subject. Three commonly misunderstood U.S. copyright principles that often require clarification are: The notion of automatic protection Copyright registration with the U.S. Copyright Office The use of the copyright symbol, © The discussion below assists in clarifying misinformation about…
How To Protect Photos You Post Online
How to protect photos you post online may be both simpler and more difficult than you realize. These days everyone’s snapping photos with cameras, phones and tablets. Although you may think your images are amateur and simply family images, you still have rights in them. You may even take a fabulous picture that has a…
Copyright Issues When Publishing Newsletters and Magazines
Businesses, organizations and associations must deal with various copyright issues when publishing newsletters and magazines. Below is a survey of the issues you may come across when publishing newsletters, magazines and other publications in your workplace. Copyright Issues When Publishing Newsletters and Magazines: Content More and more enterprises are publishing newsletters and magazines, especially in an electronic…
Copyright Law 101
Copyright Law 101 discusses the various areas of intellectual property (IP), focusing on copyright fundamentals. Enhance your copyright literacy with this overview of copyright basics in this complicated area of law. Test your knowledge of copyright principles with ourCopyright Law Principles Quiz, below. Copyright Law and Intellectual Property Copyright is one of the five traditional…
The Balance in U.S. Copyright Law
Copyright law, by its nature, is a balancing act. Each country approaches this balance from its unique perspective of laws and culture. This balance changes over time with new legislation, changes in technology and court cases interpreting the copyright act. This article briefly examines the balance in U.S. copyright law. Test your knowledge of U.S….
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. A variety of events may signal the ideal time to introduce or update a copyright compliance document. These may…
Copyright Specialist: Getting Started
Copyrightlaws.com is excited to share Emilie Algenio’s article on becoming a Copyright Specialist and her tips for librarians who deal with copyright issues and answer copyright questions. Ms. Algenio is the Copyright/Fair Use Librarian for the Texas A&M University Libraries. This article helps a Copyright Specialist get started, after the copyright education process ends and…
