A Simple Guide to Copyright for Librarians: 15 Essential Facts & Tips
Who answers copyright and licensing questions in your library? Who addresses compliance issues in your organization? Are they best equipped for this role? Copyright can be complicated, so we’ve created this simple guide to copyright for librarians to get you started. You may also want to view copyright education opportunities for librarians. As a bonus, use this […]
Droit de Suite
Droit de suite (English translation: right to follow) is a unique right for artists that exists in some countries’ copyright law. It ensures that the creator of an artistic work, or their heirs, receives part of the resale value of a physical work of art. What is Droit de Suite? The concept of droit de […]
Copyright Permissions and Infringement
Understanding copyright permissions and infringement is important to minimizing your copyright risks. Below we explain the meaning of copyright infringement, followed by Q&As on obtaining copyright permissions and what constitutes copyright infringement. You may also like our eTutorial, Obtaining Permission: The Copyright Permissions Request. Understanding Copyright Infringement Copyright infringement occurs when all of the following […]
Sharing and Republishing Online Content: 6 Tips for Copyright Compliance
Sharing and republishing online content is something we all do, but how many of us think about copyright law, permissions and licensing before sharing and republishing content? If it’s your own content, then you can tweet and post on Snapchat or Facebook without worrying about copyright law. If it’s someone else’s content, though, then you […]
10 Strategies for Institutional Copyright Compliance Pushback
These 10 strategies will help you address institutional copyright compliance pushback and be more successful in your copyright go-to person role.
A Simple Guide to U.S. Copyright Law
U.S. Copyright Law Basics Anyone dealing with issues related to copyright and licensing in the U.S., whether creators or users of copyright-protected materials, needs a basic understanding of U.S. copyright law. What rights are covered under copyright? Who owns copyright in a work? And how long does copyright last? This simple guide to U.S copyright […]
Copyright and Licensing Books by Lesley Ellen Harris
Copyrightlaws.com Founder and CEO Lesley Ellen Harris has published 10 copyright and licensing books (including editions) on Canadian copyright, digital copyright, licensing digital content and more. Providing an informed, unbiased and global perspective on the topic of copyright, Lesley Ellen Harris is one of today’s foremost copyright messengers. Featured Books and Where To Purchase Canadian […]
A Simple Guide to Fair Use: How To Apply Fair Use to Your Copyright Scenarios
Understanding fair use in U.S. copyright law is essential for anyone using copyright-protected materials. Fair use is ambiguous and it can be overwhelming to apply it to your own situations. Inform yourself about the facts of fair use and how it works. Be an educated decision maker when determining whether fair use applies to your […]
Build-Your-Own Copyright Education Packages
You don’t need to reinvent the wheel when it comes to copyright awareness and education in your library, school, business or other organization. Copyrightlaws.com’s build-your-own education packages are an easy way to privately meet your organization’s copyright education needs. Copyrightlaws.com designs professional copyright training for organizations who need specific information. Contact us to discuss how we […]
About Lesley Ellen Harris (1961-2024)
Lesley Ellen Harris, JD, was the founder of Copyrightlaws.com. Lesley was a copyright consultant, published author, copyright blogger and highly respected and passionate copyright educator. Her areas of expertise included U.S. and Canadian copyright law, international copyright law, and licensing digital content. Facing health issues, Lesley made the difficult decision to retire in the Summer of […]