In 2021, all of my presentations were online and it will be the same for the foreseeable future in 2022. While being virtual allows me to be anywhere and everywhere, I do miss seeing people face-to-face and without a screen between us. May that occur again soon!
Here is what's coming up for me. Perhaps you'll be in the virtual room?
Jan. 28, 4:00-5:00 p.m. ET - Breaking the White-ness of the Profession for the Kentucky Community/Chapter of the Special Libraries Association. Description:
April 13, 2:30-4:00 p.m. ET (updated 2/14/2022) - Understanding Fair Use During the Pandemic
and Other Emergencies for ALA eLearning. If you have questions about the work your library is engaged in - especially in the wake of changes during the pandemic - then this is the webinar for you. While the scenarios are important, your questions are even more important because they get at what you really need to know.
Description:
No one would have predicted that when the pandemic struck copyright would become a hot topic. However, when libraries and school closed their physical doors in spring 2020 and moved online, questions emerged about the use of materials in the online environment. For example, could a book be read in an online storytime? Confusing the matter were publishers who “gave” permission, while those knowledgeable in copyright said that permission was not needed.
March 7 - Start of a six (6) week asynchronous online course - U.S. Copyright Law in the Library: A Beginner's Guide for ALA eLearning. Description:
The library is a hub of content, all of it subject to copyright law.
The legal reality of copyright is dynamic—changes in technology have
created a landscape that is constantly adapting and can be difficult to
predict. If you don't have any formal training in copyright law, it can
be intimidating to know how to answer your patrons' copyright questions
and to know what you can and cannot do with your library’s content and
resources. It can be tough to understand the line between providing
information and answering a legal question.
In this eCourse, you
will be guided through the basics of copyright law and provided with the
foundation to become your library's copyright expert. Sections on the law covered included the rights of the copyright owner,
fair use, limitations related to libraries and archives, first sale
doctrine, and using copyrighted works in education. Among the applications of the law discussed is controlled digital lending.
Each week, you'll learn how copyright law informs what libraries,
library staff, and patrons can do with their materials and how you can
stay up-to-date as this area evolves. You'll be able to check and affirm
your knowledge through focused self-assessments.
April 29, 10:00 a.m. ET - Moving Beyond Hope for the Association of Independent Information Professionals (AIIP) as part of their 2022 Annual Conference. I am honored to be their Roger Summit Lecture Award Recipient. Description:
The founding of Dialog by Roger Summit issued in an era of innovation and hope for information professionals. In every information era, we hope for the cutting edge technologies that will propel us forward. However, what we need now are not new technical variations, but the development of an expanded community. To do that, we need to move beyond hope into action.
Interested in a presentation for your organization? Contact me at hurst@hurstassociates.com.
Besides Presentations
I'm working on several projects, including working as a facilitator on a long-term project and ensuring that team makes steady progress. Here is a one-sheet on Hurst Associates for you to share with your organization, if you would like my assistance on one of your projects. (Link updated 1/14/2022)
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