Downloadable Simple Guides to Copyright
Copyrightlaws.com currently has seven practical simple guides to copyright on a variety of sought-after topics that you can download for free from our website. Each guide accompanies an article with more in-depth information on its topic. If there’s a subject that you need to learn more about, we suggest you first review the article and then […]
Developing A Copyright Policy or Guidelines Online Course
Developing a Copyright Policy or Guidelines is a unique hands-on, eight-lesson eTutorial where you complete a draft copyright policy or guidelines with our guidance. Register Now! Registration Fee: $499 US This is the course for you if: By reviewing each lesson in Developing a Copyright Policy or Guidelines and completing your assignments with feedback from […]
Demystifying the Role of the Go-To Copyright Person Online Course
Our online course Defining Your Role as the Go-To Copyright Person explores the why, who, what and how of being a designated copyright contact.
Copyright Permissions Sample Letter
You may know it’s important to seek permission before using copyright-protected content. But do you know how to obtain that permission? This article leads you through how to contact a copyright owner to obtain permission and what to ask for. We also provide a sample copyright permissions letter below as a practical tool to guide […]
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 […]
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.
Copyright Office and Team
A copyright office and team are key elements for copyright compliance and legally using licensed electronic resources. Think about your copyright issues and how you currently manage them. Would you benefit from a central copyright office and a team of knowledgeable copyright persons to provide practical solutions to the questions and issues that arise? Note […]
Canadian Librarians: Why Canadian Librarians Need to Know Global Copyright Law
Canadian librarians and international copyright law go hand-in-hand. We explain what Canadian librarians need to know about both Canadian and global copyright law in order to manage the use of content in their libraries and organizations and keep unauthorized uses of copyright-protected materials to a minimum. Why Canadian Librarians and International Copyright? In the pre-internet […]
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 […]