tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19949699198180917282009-11-24T18:56:41.802-05:00-- the source for copyright compliance and education --Copyrightlaws.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15661667147895128870noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994969919818091728.post-7929273477489551172009-11-24T14:36:00.002-05:002009-11-24T14:38:03.744-05:00

A virtual open is scheduled for January 20 2010 at 1 pm for the 7 course program leading to a Certificate in Copyright Management. This is free but registration is necessary at http://www.sla.org/content/learn/certificates/copyright/index.cfm.Lesley

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1. Do I need a password to access the lessons?No, the lessons will be e-mailed to the e-mail address you provide us. The advanced courses have discussion blogs open only to course participants.2. Are the courses self-paced?Yes, you may “do” the lesson, consult the recommended Web sites and blogs and take the self-marking quiz when it is convenient to you. If you are enrolled in an advanced

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In 2009, I taught a number of professional development courses on copyright and licensing to a variety of audiences (from librarians to government workers to photographers) in a variety of cities, including Annapolis (MD), College Station (TX), Toronto (Ontario), Washington (DC), and Copenhagen (Denmark).If you would like to schedule an in-person course, or online course specifically for your

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The online course, Managing Copyright Issues (“MCI”), will next be offered January 18 to February 12, 2010. This course consists of 16 e-lessons and a private discussion blog. This course has been developed by Lesley Ellen Harris, Copyrightlaws.com. Registration is at www.acteva.com/go/copyright.Syllabus1. Why manage your copyright issues?General Management Issues:2. Centralizing copyright3.

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Copyright Law for Canadian Librarians (“CLCL”), an advanced online course with 6 e-lessons, a discussion blog, and specific case studies relevant to day to day copyright situations in Canadian libraries, will be offered from January 18 to February 12, 2010.Course developed by Lesley Ellen Harris and offered through Copyrightlaws.com. Register at www.acteva.com/go/copyright.Syllabus:1. How

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Developing A Copyright Policy will next be offered from April 12 - May 7 2010. Register now at www.acteva.com/go/copyright.If you need a Copyright Policy, this course is for you. Over a 4 week period, you will have 8 e-lessons guiding you through the process of writing a Copyright Policy. Join your colleagues and Lesley Ellen Harris in discussions in the course blog. Complete your assignments

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Copyright Quiz 2.0Test your knowledge on international copyright principles.True or False?1. Copyright law is the same throughout the world. T F2. The leading copyright convention is the Berne Convention. T F3. All countries have the same copyright duration: life + 50 or fifty years after the author’s death. T F4. If you have permission to reproduce an image in one country, you may

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For those in DC and Maryland, please join me on an informal copyright presentation I am giving on April 20 2009 at 7 pm at Maryland Hall in Annapolis. No fee. The talk is geared towards the Annapolis Digital Photography Club.Lesley

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Copyright Quiz 1.0The purpose of this quiz is to test your knowledge on general copyright principles. Answers are at the bottom of this posting.True or False?T F 1. Copyright law protects ideas. T F 2. Copyright law protects all titles of books and movies. T F 3. Content on blogs and websites are in the public domain. T F 4. You need permission to summarize the ideas

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Digital Content Management (“DCM”)Advanced CourseSyllabus1. Understanding digital content Copyright Law2. The interplay between copyright law and digital content 3. Specific digital copyright Issues 4. The relevancy of international copyright law 5. Technology and licensed contentLicensing Issues6. What are digital rights or electronic rights? 7. How to license digital content 8. Learning to

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Developing a Copyright Compliance PolicyA copyright policy can serve a variety of functions, from determining who owns works created during employment, to explaining your licenses, to establishing a procedure for clearing permissions in copyright-protected works. Generally speaking, a copyright policy is a summary of copyright management procedures for your organization. Depending on the

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So many courses to choose from! How does one decide? Consider your level of copyright knowledge, your available time, your budget, scheduling, whether you prefer to receive e-tutorials, or prefer online discussions, and whether you will engage in assigned work.Information professionals may consider the 7 course program offered by the Special Library Association and Copyrightlaws.com. Each

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Copyright Education: Demystifying Copyright in your Enterprise (“CE”)Advanced CourseSyllabus1. Why Copyright EducationOrganizational Considerations2. Copyright Education Leadership3. Evaluating Copyright Issues in Your Enterprise4. Preparing a Copyright Education PlanImplementing A Copyright Education Program5. Developing Content for your Copyright Education6. Format of Copyright Education7.

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Digital Licensing Online (“DLO”)Advanced CourseSyllabus1. When to license2. “Industry standards” in licenses3. Three steps to a license arrangement4. Do you need a licensing policy?5. Global issues6. Key concepts in licensing agreements7. Legal concepts in licensing agreements8. Key digital licensing clauses, Part I (preamble, parties, definitions, content covered by the agreement)9. Key digital

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Managing Copyright Issues (“MCI”)Advanced CourseSyllabus1. Why manage your copyright issues?General Management Issues2. Centralizing copyright3. Understanding copyright principles4. Copyright in the global context5. Copyright law and digital media6. Valuing copyright Using Copyright-Protected Materials7. Permissions procedures 8. Copyright risk management Licensing9. Negotiating permissions and

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Copyrightlaws.com first began offering online courses in 2002 -- Digital Licensing Online -- based on the book by Lesley Ellen Harris, Licensing Digital Content (ALA Editions, www.licensingdigitalcontent.blogspot.com) By the end of 2007, more than 6,000 people had enrolled in one or more of our 8 courses (listed below) and are now Copyrightlaws.com Alumni.Our courses are taught directly through

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Canadian Copyright Law (CCL)A Primer on Canadian Copyright LawSyllabus1. Understanding intellectual property 2. History of Canadian copyright law3. Criteria for copyright protection (e.g., originality, fixation)4. How to obtain copyright protection5. How does international copyright protection work?6. What is protected by copyright?7. Who owns copyright?8. The duration of copyright9. Rights

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