Copyright

Copyright First Responders is a program created by Kyle Courtney to train cultural institution professionals in copyright basics and then provide a framework for mutual support and continuing education in order to enable them to help fill the growing demand for copyright information. Initially begun with academic libraries, it has expanded to include all library types and archives and museums as well. We’re not lawyers and don’t provide legal advice, but we are members of our communities, so can incorporate information about community standards, potential cultural issues, and the like. While the training would need to be adjusted for non-US locations, the system can be effective for communities or groups anywhere.

From loaning books to interlibrary loan, the Copyright Act affects how libraries do their work. With the move from print to digital, increasingly libraries lease rather than own subscriptions to journals, ebooks, and databases. The terms of the licence (contract) signed determines how a library can use a product. This presentation will be an overview of copyright and licencing basics.
Learning Objectives:

• Recognize the definition of a library under the Copyright Act
• Analyze some of the differences between fair dealing and fair use
• Understand why jurisdiction is important in a licence