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This post discusses the copyright implications of using images found through an online search engine such as Google. In general, you should assume that all images you want to use are protected by copyright unless and until you find out otherwise. Have You Found the Perfect Image on Google? How many times have you used…
Copyright Day In Your Organization This post encourages you to implement a day at your workplace that is dedicated to copyright awareness and education. Copyright awareness and education can mean different things for different organizations. A exhibit of copyright works or a workshop are examples of things you can do to make people in your workplace aware of…
How frequently are you sharing the copyright message in your organization? Are you sending a weekly email with recent copyright questions and answers? Are you holding monthly discussion groups on copyright? Or are you waiting for a copyright infringement claim against you to “scare” people in your organization? What’s your copyright education and training plan?…
Happy 150th Birthday Canada! Happy 150th Birthday Canada! Celebrations are throughout the country during 2017. It’s also a good time to brush up on important facts about Canadian copyright law and get rid of copyright myths. There are so many interesting facts about Canadian copyright law. This post sets out eight random facts. In late…
Do you need a written copyright compliance document such as a copyright policy, guidelines or best practices? It’s a great practical step to help your library and/or organization comply with copyright law and licensing agreements. Below are 5 important reasons why you should consider writing a copyright compliance policy, guidelines or best practices. Also see…
Canadian Copyright Law This post will enlighten you about Canadian copyright law. It sets out myths (and misinformation) with an explanation of the correct fact concerning copyright law in Canada. Each country has a unique copyright law and these 10 myths deal specifically with Canadian copyright law. Also see our Certificate in Canadian Copyright Law….
Join us in our unique eTutorial Developing a Copyright Policy or Guidelines, where you complete a draft Copyright Policy or Guidelines guided by the eight lessons in this hands-on course. The course is moderated and feedback on your assignments provided by Lesley Ellen Harris. Register for Developing A Copyright Policy or Guidelines. Syllabus 1. Why Your…
What is Copyright Literacy? Literacy is defined as competence or knowledge in a specific area. Copyright literacy is more specific; it refers to important competencies and knowledge that include identifying copyright-protected materials, navigating fair use and fair dealing, obtaining permissions and licenses where necessary, and recognizing infringement of copyright law. Many of us are exposed…
“How do I know if something is in the public domain?” Public domain is a frequently used term in copyright parlance, yet it isn’t defined in copyright statutes. Below we provide insight into when something is in the public domain under copyright law. This information will help guide you when determining when you need to obtain…
This post examines key copyright facts for librarians. As gatekeepers to content and information, librarians play a vital role in understanding and helping apply copyright law in their libraries and organizations. Although copyright law is not always straightforward, these copyright facts will help eliminate copyright myths and get librarians on the right track to managing…
This post discusses copyright issues in e-books and electronic publishing. If you’re using artwork, tables, map and charts and other third-party content in electronic books, then you should consider the copyright issues when planning your electronic project. Copyright permissions may be required for use of the content in your book. Copyright and E-Books and Electronic…
Copyright education comes in many forms. It could be an online course or even a certificate program or a lunch time chat or a webinar. Different formats for training work for different kinds of learners. Participation in the learning process is key for many people. This post provides suggestions on how you can get your…
Copyright and Food Bloggers Food bloggers have a number of issues to be concerned about when it comes to copyright law, from protecting their own content, to legally using the content of others. Here are the Copyright Slides from the Food Bloggers of Canada conference where Lesley Ellen Harris spoke to food bloggers with tips on how to…
Canadian Copyright Law, Fourth Edition Canadian Copyright Law, Fourth Edition is your guide to protecting and using Canadian content in Canada and around the globe. If your content is available in Canada, this book will inform you about the rights you have in Canada. If you live outside of Canada, this book will explain to you how…
Identifying or locating a copyright owner to request permission to use their work is not always easy. The U.S. has no provision in its Copyright Act to allow use of so-called orphan works. Canada has an orphan works provision for use of unlocatable copyright owners. You can use this provision in Canada when copyright permission…
Complying with copyright law takes copyright education, consistent application of the law and a person to guide others in your library or business towards doing the right thing both legally and ethically. Many think it’s easier to have an excuse not to obtain copyright permission than it is to comply with the copyright law. Help others…
While copyright duration in the U.S. and Europe is now life of the author plus seventy years, Canadian copyright law has not, for the most part, extended the length of copyright protection. The duration of copyright in Canada is fifty years after the death of the author. There are several exceptions to this general rule of…
Learning to manage one’s copyright risks is never easy. Below are six steps you can take to manage your day-to-day copyright issues. Copyright literacy awareness and education are an important component of this list. Copyright Risk Management Copyright risk management is key to copyright compliance. A short checklist to lower your risks: Understand basic copyright…
Many times I hear my students say they’ve become the “go-to” person at work for copyright issues, regardless of whether they’re librarians, library directors, information managers or architects, content managers, risk management specialists, communications specialists or editors, and whether they work in libraries, archives, museums, and for-profit or non-profit organizations. If you feel that you’ve…
U.S. librarians must know about national copyright laws as well as international copyright laws and licensing issues. While librarians are not always trained in their university education about copyright law and licensing digital content, Copyrightlaws.com offers the Copyright Leadership Certificate to provide an in-depth professional development opportunity to learn about U.S. and global copyright law and their application to…
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