Continuing Education and Events: 04/09 - CALA Workshop: Copyright, Creative Commons and Open Educational Resources in a Nutshell

Date: April 9, 2019

Place: Capital District Library Council

Presenter: Valerie Waldin, Associate Professor and College Copyright Officer, Dwight Marvin Library, HVCC

Description: This informative workshop will provide an overview of United States copyright law, including fair use, copying, interlibrary loan, public domain materials, and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. The spectrum between public domain and “all rights reserved” will be explored with particular emphasis on Creative Commons principles. Given the global nature of the Internet and rapidly evolving information environment, this presentation will also include an overview of how Creative Commons licensing has promoted widespread open educational resources (OER) initiatives.

Cost: $10 cash or check, covers the cost of the workshop, ziti, salad, beverages, and CAKE! Please bring checks (payable to CDLC) or cash to the event as online payments are not accepted.

*We will be collecting donations for Grassroots Givers at the workshop. Donations are greatly appreciated! ​​​​​​