About this Course
Copyright questions about different formats (data, images, music and video) can be especially difficult. Sometimes the law specifically distinguishes between these different formats, and in most cases there are media-specific considerations that impact a copyright analysis. In this course we will look at four different media, paying special attention to the unique issues for each one and the kinds of information that is important when making copyright decisions for each type of material. We will work through fair use issues for each multimedia format, look at format-specific exceptions in the law, and consider unique issues for seeking permission for film, music, images and data. At the end of this course, participants will have a deeper understanding of how to apply our framework for making copyright decisions, and will be more comfortable with assessing multimedia issues. They will have gained more and more diverse experience for considering fair use
What You'll Learn
- Understand copyright issues across multiple media types
- Identify format-specific legal exceptions
- Improve skills in seeking permissions and managing copyrights
Prerequisites
- Basic computer and internet skills
- Ability to read course instructions in English and complete short exercises
Instructors
Kevin Smith, M.L.S., J.D.
Former Director, Copyright and Scholarly Communication
Lisa A. Macklin, J.D.,M.L.S.
Director, Scholarly Communications Office
Anne Gilliland, JD, MLS
Scholarly Communications Officer