I'm pleased to again be offering a six-week online course in copyright law for library staff. The course is being given through ALA and will run from April 17 to May 28. Registration for this spring 2023 course is open at https://elearning.ala.org/local/catalog/view/product.php?productid=306 Information about the course is below and at the link above.
Whenever I teach copyright, I always update the material. Besides those updates, I'm looking forward to encouraging participants to form their own communities that are focused on understanding and applying copyright law. As with everything else in life, being part of a community is always helpful!
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, consultant, speaker, writer, and educator
Jill Hurst-Wahl guides you through the basics of copyright law and
provides you with the foundation to become your library's copyright
expert.
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.
After participating in this course, you will be able to:
- Explain the basics of copyright law
- Evaluate whether or not a work is copyrightable
- Determine if a work is still under copyright protection
- Appraise whether a work can be used under Fair Use
- Understand how to locate additional information on U.S. Copyright Law
- Assist a member of the community or library staff in understanding the real meaning of Fair Use
If you have questions or requests regarding accessibility, contact us at ce@ala.org or at 312-280-5100.
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