Copyright Basics for Librarians
Training
Provided by Online Training Directory
This course will enable the student to better understand copyright and make decisions based on solid baseline information, not rumor or possibly erroneous "common knowledge".
Copyright Basics for Librarians Copyright is a hot topic in librarianship and commerce. Knowing what copyright entails and how to deal with the most basic copyright situations in library can help you avoid common copyright mistakes. After finishing this course, you will be able to better understand what you read regarding copyright and make decisions that are based on solid baseline information, not rumor or possibly erroneous "common knowledge".
This course is for 2 CE credits.
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Copyright Basics for Librarians
Outcomes
Staff completing this course will be able to:
Assessment
This course is self-directed and assessments are graded immediately upon completion.
Introduction An introduction to the course objectives and an introduction to the concepts of copyright. The Six Rights This lesson discusses the six rights that a copyright owner has, the rights the owner cannot claim, and what the owner may do with the rights. How Does One Get A Copyright This lesson discusses what is required for an individual to claim rights to intellectual property, works of art, etc. Duration of Copyright How long does a copyright and the rights granted by it survive? Copyright Infringements and Fair Use How can someone legally use copyrighted material? What if your material has been infringed? Library Exemptions and Public Performance How to be sure your library is in compliance with copyright laws.
Contact Hours: 3
Staff completing this course will be able to:
- Identify the 6 rights of a copyright holder.
- Name several ways copyright affects library service.
- Apply copyright fair-usee tests to specific situations.
- Locate online and print resources on copyright.
Assessment
This course is self-directed and assessments are graded immediately upon completion.
Introduction An introduction to the course objectives and an introduction to the concepts of copyright. The Six Rights This lesson discusses the six rights that a copyright owner has, the rights the owner cannot claim, and what the owner may do with the rights. How Does One Get A Copyright This lesson discusses what is required for an individual to claim rights to intellectual property, works of art, etc. Duration of Copyright How long does a copyright and the rights granted by it survive? Copyright Infringements and Fair Use How can someone legally use copyrighted material? What if your material has been infringed? Library Exemptions and Public Performance How to be sure your library is in compliance with copyright laws.
Contact Hours: 3
About The Training Provider: Online Training Directory
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