Legally Using Images in Libraries: Copyright Rules
In this article, we address two perspectives on legally using images (from a copyright perspective) in libraries: Use of images by library staff and patrons Understanding how copyright pertains to images, educating staff and patrons about this, and creating a copyright culture in your library Are You Legally Using Images in Your Library? You should […]
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 […]
COVID-19 and Copyright Resources
COVID-19 and Copyright Resources In 2020, COVID-19 changed everything in our lives, including the way we live, work and interact with each other. In the world of copyright, it created some unique circumstances under which we use copyright-protected materials. Highly publicized situations of using copyright materials under time-sensitve circumstances during this crisis included virtual story […]
Copyright Provisions for Libraries
Copyright provisions for libraries, archives and museums are common in copyright laws around the world. As gatekeepers to much of an organization’s content, libraries and their librarians — and also other professional staff — are often given the responsibility of copyright and licensing management. In the overview of copyright provisions for libraries below, we discuss […]
Your Lawyer’s Role in Managing Copyright
Your lawyer’s role in managing copyright issues is key to your role in copyright management. Although most of your copyright and licensing issues are resolved without consulting in-house or outside counsel, it’s important to know when to reach out to a copyright lawyer. This article discusses both your and your lawyer’s role in managing copyright […]
Copyright Specialist: Getting Started
Copyrightlaws.com is excited to share Emilie Algenio’s article on becoming a Copyright Specialist and her tips for librarians who deal with copyright issues and answer copyright questions. Ms. Algenio is the Copyright/Fair Use Librarian for the Texas A&M University Libraries. This article helps a Copyright Specialist get started, after the copyright education process ends and […]