Fear and uncertainty about copyright law often plagues educators and sometimes prevents creative teaching. This course is a professional development opportunity designed to provide a basic introduction to US copyright law and to empower teachers and librarians at all grade levels. Course participants will discover that the law is designed to help educators and librarians.
Transformative Fair Use, Part 2
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The whole course is fun. The instructors are vibrant and they were able to make non-law participants understand the history, importance and practical applications of the copyright law.
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The course was taught very well. Thanks, it settled a lot of doubts and misconceptions that I had regarding copyright issues. This course is a must for every for every teacher.
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Understanding and Using Fair Use
Fair Use is one of the most powerful aspects of U.S. copyright law for educators and librarians. In this module, we help students define Fair Use and understand where and in what contexts the law applies. We also address international aspects of copyright.
Taught By
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