Copyright in the Library

DESCRIPTION

Librarians are often considered the go-to person for questions about copyright and what is or is not allowed. Educating your staff and students about copyright laws and how to use materials responsibly is a crucial part of your role. In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of U.S. copyright law and fair use exceptions, along with special considerations including licensing agreements. Watch the video lessons and complete the reflection activities to deepen your collaboration within the learning community around you!

COURSE OBJECTIVES

• Learn about the role of the librarian in educating staff and students about copyright, fair use, licensing agreements, and more.
• Learn to understand licensing agreements and what the needs for schools as well as libraries are.
• Learn how to educate your staff about library copying and how copyright affects it.
• Learn ways to teach your students and staff about digital copyright.
• Learn strategies to instill the importance to students of citing sources and using standard citation styles.
• Learn the basics of creating a copyright policy for your school or library.

COURSE OUTLINE

Each course lesson includes video content and at least one follow-up activity to help you apply and show evidence of your learning.

Introduction Video

Lesson 1: Understanding Copyright

Activity 1: Resources for Copyright Law

Activity 2: Identifying the Causes of Plagiarism

Lesson 2: Understanding Fair Use

Activity 1: Fair Use vs. Copyright Infringement

Activity 2: Is This Fair Use?

Lesson 3: Understanding Licensing Agreements

Activity 1: Exploring Licensing Agreements

Activity 2: Using Digital Content

Lesson 4: Library Copying

Activity: Copying in the Library

Lesson 5: Teaching Students about Copyright

Activity 1: Resources for Teaching Print and Digital Copyright

Activity 2: Combating Plagiarism

Lesson 6: Policies and Documentation

Activity: Drafting a Policy

Closing Video

Course Certification Quiz

CREDIT HOURS

Earn three professional development clock hours for completing this course's videos, activities, and quiz. Consult with your supervising organization about applying these to your professional development requirements.

EVIDENCE OF LEARNING

To show evidence of learning for this course, complete and share responses to the following activities:

1. Resources for Copyright Law
2. Identifying the Causes of Plagiarism
3. Fair Use vs. Copyright Infringement
4. Is This Fair Use?
5. Using Digital Content
6. Exploring Licensing Agreements
7. Copying in the Library
8. Resources for Teaching Print and Digital Copyright
9. Combating Plagiarism
10. Drafting a Policy
11. Workshop Quiz Results / Certificate of Completion

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN TEAM

Rachel Grover, MSEd, is a middle-school librarian in Fairfax County, VA. She earned her master's through Old Dominion University. Grover serves on the Board of Directors for the Virginia Association of School Librarians. She has published more information about genrefying in "Notes from the Field: Genrefication FAQ" in School Library Connection's May 2017 issue. Follow her on Twitter @rgrov1013 and read more on her blog, https://groverscornerofthelibrary.wordpress.com/.

Rebecca J. Morris, MLIS, PhD, earned her master's degree and doctorate at the University of Pittsburgh and her undergraduate degree in elementary education at Pennsylvania State University. Rebecca teaches graduate courses in school librarianship and youth library services. Rebecca has published articles in journals including School Library Research, Knowledge Quest, School Libraries Worldwide, Teacher Librarian and the Journal of Research on Young Adults in Libraries. She is the author of School Libraries and Student Learning: A Guide for School Leaders (Harvard Education Publishing Group, 2015). Rebecca is a former elementary classroom teacher and middle school librarian.

Jane Cullina, MSEd, is the professional development manager for School Library Connection. A former children's librarian and humanities teacher, Jane earned her master's degree from the Bank Street College of Education in New York City and has taught in Boston, New York, Maine, California, and South Africa.

Emma Bailey is a project editor for Libraries Unlimited and manages production for the book division. In her 15 years with Libraries Unlimited, Emma has worked with authors and librarians on over 1,000 titles and created strong content knowledge to aid in the professional development curriculum for School Library Connection.

ABOUT LIBRARIES UNLIMITED

School Library Connection is a publication of Libraries Unlimited, a publisher in the field of academic, public, school, and special libraries since 1964. Libraries Unlimited's mission—to cultivate and maintain a supportive community where librarians, archivists, and information specialists can learn about and discuss leading-edge trends and acquire new skills through every phase of their careers—is supported by over 2,000 publications. Since 2008, Libraries Unlimited has been an imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC, an award-winning publisher of digital and print products in the realms of reference, contemporary thought, and professional development. With both a long-standing reputation for authoritative and trustworthy materials and a current prominence in delivering cutting-edge content in diverse and innovative forms, ABC-CLIO continues to be driven by pursuit of its core mission: to serve as source, catalyst, and support of lifelong learning.

CONTACT INFORMATION

To make inquiries about this workshop, please email WebinarSLC@abc-clio.com.