Course suitable for: Anyone who needs a basic overview of copyright law. This course is a general introduction and is therefore relevant whether you work in the public or private sector. The course is primarily aimed at those with little knowledge of copyright, but it will also be useful as a refresher for anyone who needs to know the current situation in this fast-developing field.
NB. This course does not cover electronic copyright. Those wanting to know how to deal with electronic copyright issues should attend the one day course on Digital Copyright, which also acts as a useful follow-up to this course.
This course sets out the basic principles of copyright law. It aims to equip delegates with a knowledge and awareness of copyright in order to enable them to do the right thing - namely, how they are able to provide an information service without breaking copyright law. Ample opportunities will be provided throughout the day for delegates to ask questions or to discuss any unresolved issues.
outcomes:- An understanding of the basic principles of copyright law
- The ability to identify the legal risks involved and how they can be minimised
- Know how to obtain copyright clearance of material
programme:- What is copyright?
- Criteria for protection
- What types of material are covered by copyright law?
- What can I copy?
- How long does copyright last?
- Economic and moral rights
- Who owns the rights?
- Fair dealing for research or private study
- Library privilege
- What is research for a commercial purpose?
- Copying for visually impaired persons
- Other copyright exceptions
- The legislative basis for copyright
- Copying under licence
- Copyright Licensing Agency
- Newspaper Licensing Agency
- Other collective licensing societies
- The copyright clearance process
- Crown and parliamentary copyright
speaker:Paul Pedley , Head of Research, Economist Intelligence Unit
Head of Research at EIU. Trainer and specialist in legal issues affecting information professionals.
Paul is Head of Research at the Economist Intelligence Unit. He is a member of the Libraries and Archives Copyright Alliance, CILIP's Freedom of Information Panel, and the Information Rights Forum.
Paul is a Visiting Professor at London Metropolitan University, and Director of Studies for CILIP's Umbrella 2007 conference
Paul's books include "Essential law for information professionals" 2nd edition, "Managing digital rights" (editor), and an e-book on "Digital copyright", which are all published by Facet Publishing.
