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Learn more about copyright and licensing as it applies to those working in a workplace library at this half-day course.
The session will cover:
- why copyright exceptions are of limited use to workplace librarians
- the distinction between copying for a commercial and non-commercial purpose
- licensing as a way of expanding permissible copying
- licenses available for the workplace sector
Benefits of attending
By the end of the course participants will have a good understanding of the copyright exceptions and their limited use for workplace librarians. Participants will be given a number of pointers to copyright guidance that is available, as well as some practical tips and suggestions for keeping within the law
Who should attend?
Anyone providing library and information services for workplace libraries who needs to be aware of how to comply with copyright law. Suitable for those with a basic understanding of current copyright law. A useful refresher for people wanting to catch up on recent changes to the law, such as the implementation of the Gowers review recommendations.
Programme:
- The copyright exceptions
- Why they are of very limited use to workplace librarians
- The distinction between copying for a commercial or a non-commercial purpose
- Copying of different types of material Business directories, company annual reports, market research reports etc
- Providing current awareness services
- Downloading from websites and commercial databases
- Copyright licences
CLA and licences available for the commercial sector
NLA licences suitable for the commercial sector
Ordnance Survey business licence
Places are limited to: 20
9.30 Registration & coffee - 12.30 Close & Lunch
Course Leader: Paul Pedley
Fees:
CILIP Personal members: £125 plus VAT £146.88
CILIP organisation members: £155 plus VAT £182.13
Non members: £175 plus VAT £205.63
Updated: 28 May 2008