Copyright Policies, Dealing with Infringements and Risk Management

Programme Features
Copyright and licensing are important strategic issues for information professionals, the effective management of which can reduce the risks of copyright infringements and create more efficient working practices.

This workshop will develop a toolkit for dealing with infringements of copyright , managing risk and developing suitable policies and procedures. Participants will consider staff and user expectations, planning requirements, restrictions and how to create an environment where copyright is handled appropriately. The afternoon will build upon the areas covered in the morning by facilitating the development of an institutional copyright policy covering both the internal management of rights as well as copyright and licensing compliance for the use of third party materials held by the institution. The session will be concluded with an examination of how copyright policies can be successfully implemented and enforced.

Using a lively presentation style, the trainer will encourage active participation in a relaxed and friendly learning environment.

Why you should attend:
This workshop is aimed at senior managers, project leaders and decision makers who already have a basic understanding of copyright law by attending one of the basic courses on copyright and wish to learn more about how it can be successfully managed within their working environment. It will also be of interest to anyone who wants to understand more about risk management, dealing with copyright infringements and the development of a Copyright Policy for their organisation.

By the end of the day, participants will have:

• Identified the need for a structured and strategic approach to copyright
• Examined how to deal with copyright infringements
• Explored how to manage risk effectively
• Produced a plan for their own copyright policy
• Identified how to successfully ensure compliance
• Exchanged ideas, strategies and best practice examples within a supportive learning environment

Time: 09.45 - 16.30

Programme

09.45 : Registration and coffee
10:00 : Welcome and introductions
10:15 : Importance of effective rights management and licensing within your organisation
11:00 : Coffee
11:15 : What to do about copyright infringements?
12:15 : Lunch
13:00 : Risk management and damage limitation strategies
14:00 : Developing a Copyright Policy for your organisation
15:00 : Tea
15:15 : How to ensure compliance
16:00 : Summing up
16:15 : Close

Comment from a delegate:

What impressed you most?
“Tutor/facilitator excellent at developing discussion and instigating debate.
Very helpful ideas and tips. Groupwork very useful and focussing."
Lise Szwann
Tavistock & Portman NHS Trust