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Copyright in U.S. Government Works
Are all U.S. government works in the public domain? It's a misconception that all U.S. government works (maps, brochures, reports, etc.) are in the public domain. In order to understand which U.S. government works are protected by copyright and which are not, you need to know three things. Learn more about complying with U.S. copyright...
What Is the Public Domain?
What'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 content is in the public domain under copyright law, from both the U.S. and international copyright law perspectives. This information will help guide you determine when you need...
21 Virtual Ways to Build Copyright Awareness in Your Library or Organization Course
21 Virtual Ways to Build Copyright Awareness in Your Library or Organization is a self-paced eTutorial with: This eTutorial will be available all year long in 2025. Registration is now open! Registration Fee: $239 US Register Now! Working on your own schedule in our easy-to-use online learning system, you'll have access to the course materials...
Obtaining Permission: The Copyright Permissions Request Online Course
Our online course Obtaining Permission: The Copyright Permissions Request is a comprehensive overview of the permissons request process and best practices.
Copyright Permissions: Understanding Layers of Rights
When obtaining permission to use copyright-protected works, it's important to understand the layers of rights in those works. This article examines examples of works with multiple layers of underlying rights, from more complicated works such as films, music, and multimedia works to a simple translation of a book. It also provides tips for obtaining permission...
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...
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've fallen into the designated copyright contact...
Canadian Copyright Law Course
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 ... This course is open for registration and access begins immediately. Register Now! Working on your own schedule in our easy-to-use online learning system Thinkific, you'll have access to the course...
Introduction to International Copyright Law
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...
10 Myths About Canadian Copyright Law
Canadian copyright law myths can cloud your interpretation of copyright law. How do you ensure that your information is accurate and objective? Do you read the Canadian Copyright Act? Review recent copyright cases? Attend courses and discussions? Learn more about universal copyright myths in our micro courseDemystifying Copyright Myths, the Public Domain and Creative Commons...
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.
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...
Creative Commons Licenses: How to Choose the Best CC License
Creative Commons licenses allow copyright owners to license their works under terms and conditions they choose. Learn how to choose the best CC license.
An In-Depth Guide to Copyright Literacy: Everything You Need To Know
Copyright literacy is about educating fellow employees and the public about copyright law and raising their awareness of how copyright law affects them. WIPO Magazine’s article Understanding Copyright — A Life Skill, by Lesley Ellen Harris, discusses the importance of copyright and intellectual property education on a broad basis. Once the preserve of specialists, copyright has...
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...
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...
10 Essential Copyright Compliance Tips Every Information Professional Must Know
Copyright compliance is a key task of information professionals and librarians. Copyrightlaws.com's CEO Lesley Ellen Harris shares a presentation with 10 essential copyright compliance tips every information professional must know. This guide is just the tip of the iceberg. You'll see a summary of the tips below. Then take a look at the slides for...
3 Commonly Misunderstood U.S. Copyright Concepts
Misinformation about U.S. copyright law is unfortunately common, despite the abundance of resources available on this subject. Three commonly misunderstood U.S. copyright principles that often require clarification are: The discussion below assists in clarifying misinformation about U.S. copyright law. Need more in-depth knowledge on U.S. copyright law? See the Copyright Leadership Certificate program. What's the Reason these...
