Jun'15: Makerspaces: The Library's Legal Answers (ALA)

Thursday, June 18, 2015  /  90-minute workshop
2:30 PM Eastern | 1:30 PM Central 12:30 PM Mountain | 11:30 AM Pacific

http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=11463
$65.00

Library makerspaces are truly transformative environments that advance learning and innovation in communities. These spaces are a great way for people to create, invent, and learn, but you will need to be aware of and understand legal implications and concepts related to patent, trademark, and product liability.

Join the Library's Legal Answer team—Minow, Lipinski, and McCord—as they guide you in a positive approach to library makerspaces, true to the library mission of intellectual freedom, access, and learning.

Jun'15: Know Your Rights: Copyright in Digital Environments (Lyrasis)

6/12/2015  /  12:00 PM- 1:30 PM EST

http://www.lyrasis.org/Pages/EventDetail.aspx?Eid=F562DD68-1FF8-E411-88A4-002219586F0D
Nonmember price $25

This ninety-minute webinar introduces the essentials of copyright and fair use, the public domain, due diligence, and open access. We will focus on the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and copyright issues and trends pertaining to digital images, streaming videos, ebooks, software, and other problematic areas. We will discover where to find freely reusable online content, and we will explore alternative routes to accessing and sharing copyrighted materials while avoiding infringement. By the end of this session, you will know your digital copy rights.

Apr'15: How to Find Free (and Legal to Use) Images and Media Online (TechSoup)

Thursday, April 23 (12-1 pm Mountain)
   
In this free, hour-long webinar hear TechSoup's Jim Lynch and Creative Commons' project manager Jane Park tell where to source free images and music for your nonprofit or public library.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction.html

Feb'15: Introduction to Intellectual Freedom in Libraries – 2015 Update (Infopeople)

Tuesday, February 17, 2015
12 Noon Pacific

https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=461

In this webinar presented by Mary Minow, you will learn techniques to approach challenges, along with a firm background of intellectual freedom in libraries, including relevant laws and court cases.
At the end of this one-hour webinar, attendees will be able to:
•    Identify and interpret key ALA documents, policies, and decisions related to intellectual freedom, both in print and online
•    Identify and understand holdings in key court cases on intellectual freedom in libraries
•    Understand how the law treats different libraries - academic, school and public.
•    Understand the types of speech that are not protected by the First Amendment, and when to call the police to report child pornography
•    Develop skills for recognizing and strategies for responding to challenges

This webinar will be of interest to library staff at all levels in any type of library. It will be particularly beneficial for those who are relatively new to the library field and who have not had any formal training in the core values of the profession.

Mar'15: Fair Use: Guidelines and Best Practices (ALA)

A 90-minute workshop, Wednesday, March 11, 2015, 2:30pm Eastern/1:30 Central/12:30 Mountain/11:30am Pacific
http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=11328
$60

As musicians share remixes and mashups, and big media cast a net of takedown notices over piracy, misunderstandings on fair-use guidelines abound. At worst, a restrictive view of the guidelines can stifle creativity and research in your library’s community. Attorney and librarian Gretchen McCord will demonstrate productive interpretations of fair-use guidelines for libraries. You will learn how to empower your patrons with statements of best practices used independently and along with the fair-use guidelines.

Feb-Mar'15: Managing Copyright in Digital Collections (ALA)

3 week eCourse beginning February 16, 2015
http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=11291
$175

When you’re creating a digital collection or digitizing materials for preservation and access, you face a whole new set of copyright questions. In this 3-week eCourse, you will learn how to apply copyright to a variety of media and formats and make decisions with a project manager’s sensibility, enabling you to keep your projects on track. Linda Tadic, experienced in film, art and cultural object archives, will lead discussions, provide related readings and resources, and will also present three live webinars as part of the eCourse.

Save the date to attend the live webinars! (Please note that all sessions will be recorded and archived for those who cannot attend the live events.)
Session One: Friday, February 20 from 2:30-4:00pm Eastern/1:30-3:00pm Central/12:30-2:00pm Mountain/11:30am-1:00pm Pacific

Session Two: Friday, February 27 from 2:30-3:30pm Eastern/1:30-2:30pm Central/12:30-1:30pm Mountain/11:30am-12:30pm Pacific

Session Three: Friday, March 6 from 2:30-3:30pm Eastern/1:30-2:30pm Central/12:30-1:30pm Mountain/11:30am-12:30pm Pacific

Jan'15: Copyright for Teachers and Librarians (ALA)

Asynchronous eCourse and ebook bundle beginning January 5, 2015 and continuing for 4 weeks
http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=4319
$175

To create media-rich presentations and lessons, librarians and educators often turn to content created by others, wading into the murky waters of copyright. In this eCourse expert educator Butler will guide you through the specific applications of U.S. copyright law common to workshops, lesson plans, tutorials, and other presentations. You will learn how to assert your “fair use” rights, and also how to efficiently seek permission from rightsholders when necessary.  For reference during and after the course, your purchase includes the PDF version of Butler’s Copyright for Teachers and Librarians in the 21st Century.

Dec: Applying Copyright in Online Learning Environments (ALA)

Wednesday, December 3, 2014
2:30pm Eastern | 1:30pm Central | 12:30pm Mountain | 11:30am Pacific

Online platforms have become the base of operation for instruction for both face-to-face classes and distance education; yet current copyright law does not provide direct guidance on what you can legally upload into your CMS. In this workshop, lawyer and librarian Gretchen McCord will break down the elements of course management system (CMS) use and help you assess risk and analyze copyright law to ensure your CMS is within copyright regulations. She will illuminate facets of copyright law that will help you make informed decisions.
You will learn:
•    How to apply fair use and other copyright exceptions to your decision making
•    How to make sound analogies from court decisions on brick-and-mortar cases
•    How to assess risk when using copyright-protected content

$60
http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=11219

Jan/Feb: Copyright in Libraries (UW-Madison SLIS-CES)

January 26 – March 6
$200
2.0 CEUs/20 LEUs

New technologies give rise to incredible new possibilities for libraries and the communities they serve - and yet, copyright law sometimes seems to get in the way of realizing all those exciting new potentials. In this course you'll get a solid grounding in the basics of copyright law, with particular attention to legal issues relevant to libraries. You'll also have opportunities to explore specific issues of interest to you in your daily work.

http://www.slis.wisc.edu/continueed-copyright.htm

Dec: Can I Copyright My Data? (ALCTS)

Wednesday, December 3, 2014
11 a.m. Pacific | 12 Mountain | 1 p.m. Central | 2 p.m. Eastern

As if copyright and current publishing models aren’t confusing enough, sharing datasets makes it even more complex. Join our presenters who will
•    discuss the history of copyright, the purpose of intellectual property laws and policies, and where datasets fit in to the story
•    define research data and describe the current landscape of data sharing in the US
Attendees will learn about issues of data ownership and the role that librarians can play in educating and promoting clear workflows for faculty.

ALCTS Member $43
Nonmember $59

http://www.ala.org/alcts/confevents/upcoming/webinar/120314

Oct-Nov: Becoming the Copyright Specialist in Your Library (ALA)

Asynchronous eCourse beginning October 13, 2014 and continuing for 4 weeks

Educators, librarians, archivists, and other information professional are often required to understand international copyright treaties and foreign copyright laws as well as the copyright laws in their own country—at least on a practical level. In this course, Harris will provide you with the knowledge you need to complete daily activities within the confines of copyright law.

The role of the librarian as all-purpose copyright specialist is becoming increasingly important, and in this course, you will learn what makes a great one. You will also examine and evaluate the opportunities and challenges of being the go-to copyright specialist.

$175
http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=11186

Oct: iPads, Mobile Devices, and the Library (Infopeople)

October 16, 2014  12noon Pacific, 3pm Eastern

Your library is offering iPads for patrons to use and large numbers of users are bringing in their own mobile devices into the library.
•    Are those mobile devices really small computers or a different animal altogether? Should different policies apply to each?
•    What is the FCC’s current stance on the Children’s Internet Protection Act compliance and mobile devices?
•    Is the library concerned about privacy and copyright issues when the public presses a tiny virtual shutter or record button?
•    Are you loading content onto devices for users without considering patrons with disabilities?
Since mobile devices are so commonplace, it may be time to consider some legal issues regarding their use in libraries. They may affect your library’s photography, audio and video recording policy. The way you select, load content, and lend mobile devices may be influenced by licensing agreements and ADA compliance issues.

https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=429

Sep: Breezing Along with the RML (National Network of Libraries of Medicine)

Sept 17   10-11am Central

Copyright topics by Marie Reidelbach and Heather Brown, librarians at the University of Nebraska Medical Center Library

No registration needed. For more information:  http://nnlm.gov/mcr/education/calendar.html  or contact Jim Honour at jhonour@uwyo.edu or 307-766-6537.

Sep: Copyright Issues for Growing Digital Collections (ALCTS)

Wednesday, September 3, 2014
11 am Pacific | 12 Mountain | 1 pm Central | 2 pm Eastern

Presenter will share experiences working with a legal services department at an academic campus. After eighteen months of getting no signed copyrights transferred to the university from authors and copyright holders, she was able to convince the legal heads that what was really needed was a form in which authors and copyright holders would give them permission to digitize their works to share freely with the world, but retain their copyright. Once they instituted their own nonexclusive, royalty-free form, they were able to get permissions to grow their digital collections by more than eight hundred articles and books. Presenter will also cover how she located copyright holders and will share the types of permissions she was successful in obtaining, including heirs, government research authors, small publishing companies, and individual authors.

Fee ($USD)
Participant     Each
ALCTS Member (individual)     43
Nonmember (individual)     59
International (individual)     43
Groups. Applies to group of people that will watch the webinar together from one access point.    
Member group     99

http://www.ala.org/alcts/confevents/upcoming/webinar/090314

Sep: Demystifying Copyright: How to Educate Your Staff and Community - ALA

Beginning Monday, September 8
Protect your institution from cease-and-desist letters, time-draining threats, and lawsuits. Harris, an intellectual property attorney who has trained libraries, museums, and corporations in copyright, will provide you with the basic knowledge of copyright and its best practices. You will be guided step by step through developing a copyright education program for your staff and community.
This course includes the following topics:
•    Understanding the risks of copyright infringement and how to protect your library from lawsuits
•    Understanding the need for compliance under U.S. and global copyright law
•    Evaluating copyright issues in your library
•    Developing a copyright education plan
$175
http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=3487

Jul: Understanding rights for cultural heritage content (Mountain West Digital Library)

Amy Rudersdorf, Assistant Director of Content, Digital Public Library of America

Thursday, July 17, 2014, 11:00 a.m. (MDT)/ 10:00 am. (PDT)
Via Adobe Connect: https://marriott-library.adobeconnect.com/rightsmanagement/

Rudersdorf will provide an overview of rights for cultural heritage content. The presentation will cover the concepts of public domain, creative commons licenses, and orphan works, and will address the implications of take-down requests.

This free, one-hour webinar from a national library leader will provide guidance on assigning rights to digital library collections.
- See more at: http://test.mwdl.org/events/rightsManagement.php#sthash.dTvYunjh.dpuf

Aug: Cultivating Creators: Copyright in the Information Literacy Classroom (ACRL)

August 5, 2014
11 a.m. Pacific | 12:00 p.m. Mountain | 1:00 p.m. Central | 2:00 p.m. Eastern
90 minutes

Description: Information literacy and scholarly communication librarians are working together to create avenues for increased collaboration in the classroom. The Framework for Information Literacy and the Intersections of Scholarly Communication and Information Literacy white paper, plus continuing task force work within ACRL, demonstrates progress towards aligning scholarly communication education within undergraduate and graduate student information literacy outreach. This webcast will focus on how librarians can integrate copyright into the classroom with undergraduate and graduate students to raise awareness of not only ethically using others’ work, but also how to consider their rights and responsibilities as creators and copyright holders of their own work.

Registration fees:
ACRL member: $50
ALA member: $75
Nonmember: $90
Student: $40

http://www.ala.org/acrl/copyrightinclassroom

Jul-Aug: Copyright for Educators & Librarians (Duke University via Coursera)

4 week course starting July 21st

Copyright has always been a bit of a puzzle for teachers and librarians.  It seems like a mysterious set of rules, and the news media occasionally reports on dire penalties imposed for copyright infringement.  However, the law was designed to empower teachers and libraries, with both specific and general exceptions that facilitate education.  Our goal in this course is to begin to demystify the law and help educators and librarians do their jobs more effectively.

https://www.coursera.org/course/cfel

Jul: Copyright for Teachers and Librarians (ALA)

eCourse/e-book Bundle, asynchronous eCourse beginning July 7, 2014 and continuing for 4 weeks.
To create media-rich presentations and lessons, librarians and educators often turn to content created by others, wading into the murky waters of copyright. In this eCourse, expert educator Butler will guide you through the specific applications of U.S. copyright law common to workshops, lesson plans, tutorials and other presentations. You will learn how to assert your “fair use” rights and also how to efficiently seek permission from rights holders when necessary.  For reference during and after the course, your purchase includes the PDF version of Butler’s "Copyright for Teachers and Librarians in the 21st Century."

$175.00

http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=4319

Mar: Ethical Use of Online Information and Copyright: Digital U (Washington State Library)

March 26 (10-11 am Mountain)

Ethical Use of Online Information and Copyright presented by Candace Morgan.

For more information and to register for this program, visit:http://www.sos.wa.gov/library/libraries/training/trainingView.aspx?event=2176&audience=state