University Assistant Librarian, Nancy Sims, will be offering three workshops on copy right education and training in the coming months.
Can I Use That?: Dealing with Copyright in Everyday Life
Quotation, criticism, review, collage, parody - Copyright presents some big challenges in all of these situations! Participants in this workshop will develop an understanding of the complexities of copyright by exploring examples from visual arts, music, and video, as well as academic research and writing. Expect to think hard, discuss a little, and have fun! No direct legal advice will be provided; this workshop is informational in nature. Primarily intended for faculty, researchers, and graduate students engaged in the scholarly writing & publishing process. Satisfies RCR continuing education awareness/discussion requirements.
Tue, 03/26/2013 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: Magrath Library Instruction Room (Room 81)
Fri, 03/29/2013 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: 310 Walter Library
Tue, 04/23/2013 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
This session is ONLINE ONLY via UM Connect. Preference is given to registrants from Crookston, Duluth, Morris and Rochester campuses, and other out-state UMN affiliates.
Register for any of the "Can I Use That?" sessions at http://z.umn.edu/caniusethat
Copyright in the Classroom (and Online)
Can you show a movie in class? Can you distribute copies of a newspaper article? What are you allowed to post on your Moodle site, anyway? What about your students' work, or their online postings? This workshop focuses on copyright issues in the classroom, and in teaching online. Learn how the library can help you with electronic reserves and links to subscription materials. No direct legal advice will be provided; this workshop is informational in nature. Primarily intended for individuals currently teaching at the University.
Wed, 04/17/2013 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: 310 Walter Library
Wed, 04/24/2013 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Magrath Library Instruction Room (Room 81)
Register for any of the "Copyright in the Classroom" sessions at http://z.umn.edu/copyrightinclassroom
Know Your Rights: Copyright Essentials for Authors and Creators
How many copyrights do you own? How long will they last? Can you post your paper online? Can someone else quote from your paper in their own? This workshop will provide a solid grounding in some of the elements of copyright law that are essential to scholarship, teaching, and research. Learn more about protections in the law for educators, and about your rights as an author or creator. Discuss and debate with your peers about some of the burning questions in the field, and enjoy exploring some entertaining and thought-provoking examples. No direct legal advice will be provided; this workshop is informational and educational in nature. Primarily intended for faculty, researchers, and graduate students engaged in the scholarly writing & publishing process. Satisfies RCR continuing education awareness/discussion requirements.
Tue, 03/12/2013 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Magrath Library Instruction Room (Room 81)
Wed, 03/13/2013 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: S30A Wilson Library
Thu, 04/25/2013 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
This session is ONLINE ONLY via UM Connect. Preference is given to registrants from Crookston, Duluth, Morris and Rochester campuses, and other out-state UMN affiliates.
Register for any of the "Know Your Rights" sessions at http://z.umn.edu/knowyourrights
