1. U.S. Copyright Law Principles CCM 200 Instructor: Lesley Ellen Harris, Copyrightlaws.com SLA Click University Certificate in Copyright Management: Principles & Issues

2. 2 Check In Discussions Readings Pace Technology What will you do with the information in this class?

3. 3 Primer From defining copyright to understanding terms such as: Exclusive Automatic Fixation Work for hire

4. 4 To understanding concepts such as: –Voluntary registration –The use of © –Duration of copyright protection –Public domain –Rights of a copyright owner –Fair use –Infringement and remedies

5. 5 U.S. Copyright Management… Do you need to know everything about U.S. copyright law? –Need to know when an issue arises –Need to know how to approach issues, questions to ask, resources to go to –Checklists, policies, Qs & As

6. 6 Discussions Excellent participation Great variety of issues/questions Diverse and interesting responses, suggestions and research

7. 7 Discussion Threads - Week 1 Definition of copyright –Do you have a final/revised one? Elva posting items on her organization’s weblog –Needs permission to use a photo (even if no ©) –Audio recording –Post U.S. or Canadian gov’t document –How do you legally use the content of others?

8. 8 Discussion Threads - Week 2 5 essential copyright points –Specific to each organization; what’s important to you? Shelley protecting a website –Should she? –Why? –How? –Develop policies on protecting your own content

9. 9 Discussion Threads - Optional Favorite resources (book, site, person) –U.S. Copyright Act Your copyright scenarios (be proactive) Ideal site on copyright –What helps you; what educates others?

10. 10 What’s Next? Discussion list closes Quiz opens Digital Space remains open Discount to register for Certificate 24 months to complete

11. 11 CCM Courses CCM 400 Web 2.0 and Other Digital Copyright Issues - 1 March 2011 –Protection of digital works –Electronic rights –Digital licenses –Digital License Policy –Scanning, using digital images, e-archives –Blogs, Twitter, Facebook… CCM 500 -- Special Library Issues CCM 300 -- Global Copyright Issues CCM 600 + 700 = Philadelphia + Dinner

12. 12 Checklist/Blueprint for Managing Copyright