SLA 2015 Annual Conference & INFO-EXPO

Learn how to manage the use of copyright-protected materials. Topics include the meaning of copyright management, avoiding copyright infringement lawsuits, copyright risk management, obtaining copyright permissions for print and digital works, the role of copyright collectives (such as the Copyright Clearance Center), negotiating and interpreting digital license agreements, unlocatable copyright owners, and what to do if your organization is accused of copyright infringement. There will be at least one guest speaker, who will share her knowledge and expertise in copyright and licensing.

Program Takeaway

1. Participants will learn how to negotiate and interpret licensing agreements.


2. Participants will learn how to obtain copyright permissions for print and digital works.


3. Participants will learn how to avoid copyright infringement lawsuits.

This course will prepare you to establish an enterprise-wide copyright education program. Topics will include educating senior-level staff, librarians, and employees about copyright management; awareness of print and digital copyright issues; avoiding unauthorized uses of content by end users; ensuring access to copyright information in your organization; explaining difficult legal concepts in plain language; developing tools for copyright education; and the development of a copyright policy. There will be at least one guest speaker who will share her knowledge and expertise in copyright and licensing.

Program Takeaway

1. Participants will learn how to develop a copyright policy.


2. Participants will be able to foster copyright awareness in their organizations.


3. Participants will learn how to provide copyright information to their colleagues.