The Copyright & Licensing Summer Institute 2011
Instructor: Lesley Ellen Harris
This course is being offered by Catholic University’s School of Library and Information Science. It is a five day intensive institute with class meetings taking place 9am – 5pm, May 23 – 27. Course work will be assigned to be completed in both the week prior to and after the class sessions. This course is open to non-Catholic University students, and to professionals seeking to gain knowledge in copyright and licensing.
This course will survey various U.S., and some global, copyright law and licensing issues in libraries. The emphasis will be on understanding copyright, licensing and electronic rights (e-rights) in modern culture and technology, and applying this understanding to the use of copyright and licensed content in a variety of library settings. Topics for this course include:
1. the basics of copyright,
2. digital copyright issues,
3. library copyright issues,
4. permissions and licensing, and,
5. managing copyright and licensing in libraries.
This course will be taught on the CUA campus, the Library of Congress, and online through Blackboard. Guest speakers will address the class, where appropriate. Participants will have an opportunity to explore relevant and evolving copyright issues, gain confidence in their knowledge in this confusing area, and apply their knowledge through practical exercises and assignments.
If you have any questions about enrolling in this class, please contact the School of Library and Information Science at 202-319-5085.