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21 Virtual Ways to Build Copyright Awareness in Your Library or Organization is a self-paced eTutorial with: A wealth of easy to implement tips on how to transform your workplace copyright compliance culture Copyright awareness ideas to lower the risk of copyright infringement in your organization Register now to start right away!Registration Fee: $199 US...
Demystifying Copyright Myths, Public Domain and Creative Commons Licenses is a self-paced micro course in which you learn about copyright principles and debunking copyright myths, what's really in the public domain and what's protected by copyright, and how Creative Commons (CC) licenses can work for you. Register now and start learning right away!Registration fee: $199 US (Email...
Copyrightlaws.com is excited about our newest online certificate course through which you'll earn a Certificate in Licensing Digital Content. The Fall 2021 cohort is now open. It runs from 20 September 2021 to 10 December 2021 and has flexible enrollment. Register Now! Begin immediately upon registration. Licensing Digital Content is for anyone new to licensing digital...
Now registering for Winter 2021! The Copyright Leadership Certificate helps copyright decision-makers increase their copyright IQ.
Copyrightlaws.com's Certificate in Canadian Copyright Law is the only online program designed for non-lawyers to teach them how to manage copyright issues.
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In this article, we address There two perspectives on 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...
International copyright law doesn't exist! Each country has its own domestic copyright laws that apply to its own citizens, and also to the use of foreign content when used in one's country. It allows creators and content owners around the world and citizens of many countries to enjoy copyright protection in countries other than their...
All organizations and businesses need to carefully monitor how they legally use the content of others (third-party content), and how they mitigate their copyright infringement risks. If copyright compliance is a priority in your school or business or organization, see the eight practical steps below. How to Ensure Copyright Compliance in 8 Steps 1. Copyright...
This article sets out information on orphan works under Canadian copyright law.
If you're using artwork, tables, maps and charts and other third-party content in electronic books, then you must consider copyright issues when planning your electronic publishing project. You may require copyright permissions for use of the content in your book. Also consider how you will protect the copyright in your electronic publishing project. This article...
Droit de suite (English translation: right to follow) is a unique right for artists that exists in some countries' copyright law. It ensures that the creator of an artistic work, or their heirs, receives part of the resale value of a physical work of art. What is Droit de Suite? The concept of droit de...
Obtaining copyright permission to use digital and online content can be both straightforward and complex. Developing best practices for legally using third-party content helps you stay copyright compliant and lowers your risk of copyright infringement. (Our Copyright Leadership Certificate program also helps you achieve these same purposes.) Below, we set out our copyright tips and strategies...
Who owns copyright in Canada isn't always clear-cut. Under Canadian copyright law, the creator (or author) of a work is the owner of copyright in it. However, where a work is created as part of the author's work duties, the employer may have copyright ownership. People often think that if they commission or hire a...
Are you interested in sharing or reproducing a comic strip? Do you have permission to do so? Read below for important steps to follow. You may also be interested in our article6 Best Practices for Legally Using Google Images. Copyright Law and Using a Comic Strip Is this copyright scenario familiar to you or your...
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...
Creative Commons licenses allow copyright owners to license their works under terms and conditions they choose. Learn how to choose the best CC license.
Copyrightlaws.com's U.S. Copyright Law online course is a 10-lesson primer/refresher eTutorial that demystifies U.S. copyright law. Each e-lesson provides up-to-date information on the topic listed, sets out fundamentals for that topic, has a self-marking quiz, and provides URLs for further reading. This course is available on demand for groups. It is also U.S. Copyright Law is...
Are ideas protected by copyright law? It's a long-standing copyright law principle that they are not. What copyright law protects is the expression of ideas. The underlying reason for this is that ideas are part of the public domain and therefore no one can have a monopoly in an idea. This basic copyright principle applies...
Copyrightlaws.com's primer/refresher course Canadian Copyright Law includes 16 lessons. It's one of the five eTutorials in our Certificate in Canadian Copyright Law. Each lesson provides ... Up-to-date fundamentals on the topics listed in the Syllabus below A self-marking quiz A curated list of online resources for further reading Register now and start learning right away!Registration...
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