1. Copyright for Public Libraries http://ike2copyright.wikispaces.com/ Team members: Hala Kahlal, Alex Taylor, Linda Hao, Vivienne Fox

2. Wiki Construction: Registering the wiki Restrictions of using WikiSpaces Editing the wiki

3. Information Finding Process: Lack of useful information available on the web and other databases Some content has limited access

4. Articles: Digital Copyright - Public misconceptions about copyright laws - Increasing complications of copyright laws - Difference between the “bargain” model of copyright and the “incentive system” model

5. Articles Cont’d: Libraries: introduction to copyright Libraries: introduction to copyright - Libraries must make its collection accessible - Libraries can reproduce publishes materials for research requests - Libraries must keep written requests and declarations for 4 years

6. Articles Cont’d: Overview of special copyright provisions for libraries Overview of special copyright provisions for libraries - Libraries are permitted to make reproductions of copyrighted works for preservation and replacement purposes - Libraries can aid in the transformation and reproduction of copyrighted works for disabled users

7. Articles Cont’d: Copyright, academic research and libraries: balancing the rights of stakeholders in the digital age Copyright, academic research and libraries: balancing the rights of stakeholders in the digital age - Role of libraries in providing access to copyright materials in the digital age - Reconsideration of the balance of ‘rights’ and ‘exceptions’ for scholarly communications

8. Articles Cont’d: Copyright Renewal for Libraries: Seven Steps toward a User-Friendly Law Copyright Renewal for Libraries: Seven Steps toward a User-Friendly Law - Suggests seven steps to make copyright law more useful for libraries - Addresses issues such as predictability

9. Articles Cont’d: Librarian of Congress Announces DMCA§1201 Rules for Exemptions Regarding Circumvention of Access-Control Technologies Librarian of Congress Announces DMCA§1201 Rules for Exemptions Regarding Circumvention of Access-Control Technologies the copyright law requires that every three years the Librarian of Congress is to determine whether there are any classes of works that will be subject to exemptions from the statute's prohibition against circumvention of technology that effectively controls access to a copyrighted work.

10. Pros: Easy to edit Easy to create Reliable

11. Cons: Limited styles Does not seem to work placing anchors on pages Advertisements on the pages

12. Wiki Content Evaluation: Topics covered: copyright overview, laws, issues in relation to technology advances Aim: raise public awareness of copyright issues in relation to library materials Content discusses the ambiguity of copyright laws that cause public misperceptions Content discusses the importance of law modification as technology advances

13. Questions