Copyright And Licensing In The Digital Environment: Navigating Legal Issues For Digital Resources Training Course

Introduction

Empower library professionals to confidently navigate the complex legal landscape of digital resources with our comprehensive Copyright and Licensing in the Digital Environment Training Course. This program equips you with the essential knowledge and skills to understand copyright law, negotiate licenses, and manage the use of digital materials in compliance with legal frameworks. Mastering copyright and licensing is increasingly vital for libraries seeking to provide access to digital resources, support teaching and research, and operate effectively in the digital age. Our copyright training course offers in-depth guidance and actionable strategies for handling copyright and licensing issues in various library settings.

This Copyright and Licensing in the Digital Environment training delves into key areas such as the fundamentals of copyright law, fair use principles, licensing agreements, digital rights management (DRM), open access, and strategies for educating users about copyright. You will gain expertise in interpreting copyright legislation, negotiating licenses with vendors, and developing policies and best practices for managing digital resources. Whether you are an acquisitions librarian, electronic resources librarian, or any librarian working with digital materials, this Copyright and Licensing in the Digital Environment course will provide you with the tools and knowledge to effectively address copyright and licensing challenges and ensure legal compliance.

Target Audience:

• Acquisitions Librarians
• Electronic Resources Librarians
• Digital Services Librarians
• Scholarly Communication Librarians
• Special Collections Librarians
• Library Administrators
• Information Professionals

Course Objectives:

• Understand the fundamentals of copyright law.
• Apply fair use principles in the digital environment.
• Negotiate and manage licensing agreements.
• Understand digital rights management (DRM)
• Explore open access and its legal implications.
• Educate users about copyright compliance.
• Develop copyright policies for libraries.
• Understand international copyright treaties.
• Address copyright issues in digital preservation.
• Manage copyright for online learning.
• Handle copyright for special collections.
• Understand legal issues related to data.
• Stay current with copyright law changes.

DURATION

5 Days

Course Content:

Module 1: Fundamentals of Copyright Law

• Understanding the fundamentals of copyright law.
• Exploring the history and evolution of copyright.
• Understanding the basic concepts of copyright (e.g., ownership, exclusive rights).
• Identifying the types of works protected by copyright.
• Best practices for understanding copyright in the digital age.

Module 2: Fair Use Principles

• Applying fair use principles in the digital environment.
• Understanding the concept of fair use and its limitations.
• Analyzing the four factors of fair use.
• Applying fair use to various library activities (e.g., copying, digitization).
• Best practices for determining fair use in specific situations.

Module 3: Licensing Agreements

• Negotiating and managing licensing agreements.
• Understanding the nature and purpose of licensing agreements.
• Identifying key terms and conditions in licenses.
• Negotiating licenses with vendors and publishers.
• Best practices for managing and complying with licensing agreements.

Module 4: Digital Rights Management (DRM)

• Understanding digital rights management (DRM)
• Exploring the purpose and function of DRM.
• Evaluating the impact of DRM on library access and use.
• Addressing the challenges of DRM in the library context.
• Best practices for dealing with DRM-protected materials.

Module 5: Open Access and Its Legal Implications

• Exploring open access and its legal implications.
• Understanding different models of open access (e.g., gold, green).
• Addressing copyright issues in open access publishing.
• Understanding Creative Commons licenses.
• Best practices for promoting and supporting open access.

Module 6: Educating Users About Copyright Compliance

• Educating users about copyright compliance.
• Understanding the importance of copyright education in libraries.
• Developing effective copyright education programs.
• Creating copyright policies and guidelines for users.
• Best practices for promoting copyright awareness among library users.

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 7 working days before commencement of the training.