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This article examines key copyright facts for librarians. Librarians are gatekeepers to content and information, and play a vital role in copyright awareness and helping apply copyright law in their libraries and organizations. Copyright law isn’t always straightforward. These copyright facts will help librarians eliminate copyright myths and get on the right track to managing…
Our digital licensing courses reflect the way libraries and other organizations now procure, access, share and store information. In the pre-electronic days, we purchased and owned print copies of books and magazines. And we owned them as long as we wanted or as long as they lasted. Now we access that same content through electronic…
A copyright office and team are key elements for copyright compliance and legally using licensed electronic resources. Think about your copyright issues and how you currently manage them. Would you benefit from a central copyright office and a team of knowledgeable copyright persons to provide practical solutions to the questions and issues that arise? Note…
Eight facts about Canadian copyright law are set out below. Each of the 176 member countries of the Berne Convention has its own unique copyright legislation, and Canada is no exception. How did we select only eight facts about Canadian copyright law when there’s so much information available? We selected some unique things about Canadian copyright…
Economic rights under copyright law are generally better understood than moral rights. Moral rights vary in countries around the world. They are very strong in European countries, and much narrower in the United States. This article explores the importance of moral rights in Canadian copyright law, in comparison to international and U.S. law. Beyond Economic…
Canadian copyright law myths can cloud our interpretation of copyright law. You can enhance your copyright literacy by learning how to identify copyright myths and misinformation, and debunk them with the facts concerning copyright law in Canada. Canadian Copyright Law Myths Does fair use exist in Canada? Do you need to use the copyright symbol ©…
Tackling licensing issues is now an unavoidable everyday occurrence in most libraries, many librarians and information professionals didn’t learn this subject matter in school. Some librarians are comfortable dealing with licenses, from negotiating to interpreting them. Many others feel that these contracts should be the domain of lawyers. This article assists you in tackling licensing…
This Canadian copyright law news article is updated on a regular basis. Bookmark this article and return frequently for updates on court cases, the Copyright Act review, and more. New United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) On 30 September 2018, Canada, Mexico and the United States announced the completion of negotiations towards a new trade agreement to…
Librarians and other information professionals often find themselves in the position of applying fair use. This article equips you with information you need to know about this important principle in U.S copyright law, to assist you in applying fair use in your library. Are You Responsible for Applying Fair Use in Your Library? Almost every…
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. We are proud to announce that Copyrightlaws.com CEO Lesley Ellen Harris is the author of Licensing Digital Content: A Practical Guide for Librarians. Its third edition is…
When obtaining permission to use copyright-protected works, it’s important to understand the layers of rights in those works. This article examines some examples of works with multiple layers of rights, from more complicated works such as films, music, and multimedia works to a simple translation of a book. It also provides some tips for obtaining…
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…
Copyright compliance is an important part of an enterprise’s 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 the department responsible for obtaining…
Are you legally using images? Where do you obtain 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 a magazine article? You need to consider if you’re legally using images on blogs, in course materials and elsewhere. Below are…
Did you know that copyright law is part of a larger area of law called intellectual property (IP) law? This intellectual property primer helps you understand what intellectual property means. It also outlines the basic elements of the four types of intellectual property: copyright, patents, trademarks and trade secrets. Distinguishing Copyright from Trademarks and Patents…
Legally using images in libraries has two perspectives: Use of images by library staff and patrons; and 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 you…
“How do I know if something’s in the public domain?” Public domain is a frequently used term in copyright parlance, yet it isn’t defined in copyright statutes. This article provides insight into when something is in the public domain under copyright law. This information will help guide you in determining when you need to obtain copyright…
Copyright literacy is important for creators and publishers, librarians and other information workers and the public. What Is Copyright Literacy? Literacy is defined as competence or knowledge in a specific area. Copyright literacy is more specific. It refers to important competencies and knowledge that include: Identifying copyright-protected materials Navigating fair use and fair dealing and…
Once you’ve completed the negotiation process and signed the agreement to use the electronic content your organization needs, you may feel your job is done with respect to the digital license. That’s not the case, however. It’s important to ensure users are using the content in accordance with the terms and conditions of your license….
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