Library Laws for the Web Environment

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Library Laws for the Web Environment

  • Is it legal for the library to copy artwork from other libraries' Web pages?
  • When is the library liable for patron copyright infringement of digital resources? What can the library do to protect itself?
  • Is it OK to put a picture of your storytime or other library programming on your Web page?
  • How can you tell if a work is in the public domain?

Come hear answers to these questions and more from an attorney who is a former librarian. While this is a survey course and does not substitute for specific legal advice for your local situation, it will give you a thorough grounding in the topic and can help make any consultations with your library’s attorney more productive.

Workshop Description: This all-day workshop will provide a practical framework for understanding legal issues as they pertain to electronic content, library Web pages, digitization projects and other Web-based library services. Attendees will also receive a copy of Andrew Alpern's 101 Questions about Copyright Law.

Highlights:

  • Copyright Essentials for Librarians
    • What is copyrighted?
    • When can libraries make copies of digital content?
  • Emerging Legal Issues
    • Trademarks, metatags, domain names
    • Rights of privacy and publicity in a digital environment
    • Disability law and Web pages
  • A legal audit of your Web page
    • Disclaimers
    • Register with the Copyright Office as an OSP for $20

Who Should Attend: Library policy makers, trustees and commissioners, Webmasters, and anyone who has responsibility for electronic library services or content.

Prerequisites: None.

Please Note: There is a $75.00 fee for this workshop. InFoPeople does not provide parking passes, lunch or refreshments.

Check-in: 8:30 to 9 AM Instruction: 9 AM to 4:30 PM