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Copyright provisions for libraries, archives and museums are common in copyright laws around the world. As gatekeepers to much of an organization’s content, libraries and their librarians — and often other professional staff — are often given the responsibility of copyright and licensing management. In the overview of copyright provisions for libraries below, we discuss…
Our list of Graduates: Certificate in Canadian Copyright Law will make you want to look further into this in-depth copyright program. About Our Copyright Certificate Programs Our certificate program graduates are a unique group of people who’ve been trained as copyright facilitators and decision makers. They’re equipped with the copyright knowledge they need to assess…
Legally using images in libraries has two perspectives: 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 You may also be interested in our online copyright program that has an entire course dedicated to legally using…
Understanding fair use in U.S. copyright law is essential for anyone using copyright-protected materials. Fair use is ambiguous and it can be overwhelming to apply it to your own situations. Inform yourself about the facts of fair use and how it works. Be an educated decision maker when determining whether fair use applies to your…
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? To start, get rid of copyright misinformation and myths that you repeatedly hear. Read on… Canadian Copyright Law…
A licensing policy is a helpful document for a library or organization that licenses electronic resources or e-resources. Copyright policies are much more common than licensing policies. However, a licensing policy is a useful for any organization that licenses electronic resources such as: Online journals and periodicals Electronic databases Image archives Think about how a…
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…
The Marrakesh Treaty became effective on 30 September 2016. The purpose of Marrakesh is to improve access globally to printed materials for people who are blind or visually impaired. Background of the Marrakesh Treaty June 2013 marked a milestone in international copyright law and in the role of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) with…
The Beijing Treaty on Audiovisual Performances protects performers in audiovisual performances such as films, TV series and musicals. The Beijing Treaty on Audiovisual Performances As of 2012, performers in audiovisual works have a treaty of their own. On 26 June 2012, a Diplomatic Conference under the auspices of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) finalized…
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…
Who answers copyright and licensing questions in your library? Who addresses compliance issues in your organization? Are they best equipped for this role? Copyright can be complicated, so we’ve created this simple guide to copyright for librarians to get you started. You may also want to view copyright education opportunities for librarians. As a bonus, use this…
Canadian librarians and international copyright law go hand-in-hand. We explain what Canadian librarians need to know about both Canadian and global copyright law in order to manage the use of content in their libraries and organizations and keep unauthorized uses of copyright-protected materials to a minimum. Why Canadian Librarians and International Copyright? In the pre-internet…
Licensing electronic resources is generally the domain of librarians and information professionals. These nonlawyers must deal with a variety of situations and clauses. They also need to understand legal terminology and how to negotiate and interpret license agreements. One of the newer areas librarians and information professionals are navigating is how to address text and…
Sharing and republishing online content is a common activity for all of us. If it’s your own content, then you can tweet and post on Instagram or Facebook without worrying about copyright law. If it’s someone else’s content, though, then you may need to obtain copyright permission before sharing or republishing it on a website,…
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. (Also see our Copyright Leadership Certificate program for these same purposes.) Below, we set out our copyright tips and strategies to…
Do you use images and other third-party content? This primer/refresher course will teach you… Which images require copyright permission and which you can safely use for free How to avoid hidden traps in licensing language How to legally use online and print images, and avoid expensive and time-consuming legal hassles Register for our upcoming session 4…
The duration of copyright in Canada is 50 years after the death of the author. There are several exceptions to this general rule of duration in Canadian copyright law. Some of these exceptions are set out below. The Duration of Copyright in Canada Unlike physical property, ownership in copyright material has a limited duration. So for…
About Our Copyright Certificate Graduates Our copyright certificate graduates listed below are a unique group of people who have been trained as copyright facilitators and decision-makers. They are equipped with the copyright knowledge they need to assess copyright issues and lower copyright infringement risks from a non lawyer’s perspective. These unique fully online copyright programs…
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