Introduction to Copyright Management Principles & Issues CCM 100 Instructor: Lesley Ellen Harris, Copyrightlaws.com SLA Click University Certificate in Copyright Management: Principles & Issues

Scenario Your boss asks you to write a Copyright Compliance Manual. How do you start to prepare a practical, hands-on manual to be used by your fellow employees? 2

Who Are We? Domestic Global Profit and nonprofit Need answers Gaining expertise Educate others Sharing text + images Licensing content 3

4 Recurring Themes in CCM 100 The meaning of copyright management Librarian as “no” person (should be “know” person) Frustrations Correcting misinformation and myths Too many gray areas Education

5 To begin… Focus Organize Plan Be knowledgable

6 Defining Copyright Management Understanding use of content in your org. (permissions, licenses, CCC, etc.) Anticipating copyright situations Answering everyday questions Developing expertise Managing day to day copyright issues

7 Tracking queries and permissions Knowing when to seek legal advice Copyright educ’n (constant!) Copyright compliance (minimizing risks) Developing written guidelines and policies Undertaking a copyright audit

Be Proactive!

9 Case Study: Pitching Compliance Financial Ethical –Do you walk the walk? Legal Managerial Confidence level –“Confusion and anxiety” of staff - Gayle

10 Question: Understand/Define/Refine Your Role Do you wrestle with copyright issues every day? At least some responsibility (pitch need for compliance) Librarian/non-lawyer may take the lead on the non-legal side Librarian/non-lawyer is part of a copyright management team Day-to-day = librarian? Gray areas, license drafting = lawyer?

11 Question: Misinformation + Gray Areas Complete this sentence: –I found an image on Google… –Author never replied… –There’s no copyright symbol… –It’s educational use… –It’s licensed through a database… –Copyright owner will never find out… –It’s just for internal use…

12 Question: Def’n of Copyright Management Have your own personal definition of copyright management Refine the definition so it is concise and specific Return to that definition when you need guidance and feel lost within the various stages of managing copyright

Case Study: Demand Letter to Remove Image From Site Active Verify status of image Contact lawyer? Valid claim? Remove? Send letter? Ignore? Document the “case” from beginning to end Proactive Teachable moment Process for clearing rights Database of rights Education of copyright and permissions procedure 13

14 The Journey to Managing Copyright… It is a journey; one step at a time Move forward (manage copyright from today onwards) Begin with a definition of copyright management in general Analyze how you can manage copyright in your organization Consider your organization’s policy towards risk management in general

15 On Your Way… Colleagues ASK questions Colleagues GO TO you Budget for education, resources, time Developing a network of copyright people Support to manage copyright, develop a copyright policy, spread the copyright message

16 What’s Next? Discussion list Quiz opens Digital Space remains open 24 months to complete Discount to register for Certificate Each course is unique 31 Jan, CCM 300 Global 21 Feb, CCM 200 U.S. 18 March, CCM 400 Digital 10 April, CCM 500 Library 2 May. CCM 800 Authors+Publishers 7+8 June in-person in San Diego: CCM U.S. Copyright Office visit Fall 2013

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Checklist/Blueprint for Managing Copyright