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Hi all,

I wanted to share this resource, Copyrightlaws.com<https://www.copyrightlaws.com/>, that may be of interest to copyright officers.  The trainings tend to be expensive in my opinion, but there are also other resources available.

Thanks,
Erica

From: lesley at copyrightlaws.com <lesley at copyrightlaws.com>
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Subject: [EXTERNAL] - LEH-Letter 1 March 2021 — Writing or Updating Your Copyright Policy

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1 March 2021

Hi Copyright Fan,

Are you writing your first copyright policy or perhaps updating an existing one? How can a written copyright policy or guidelines be helpful to your organization? What are the most important items to include in your written policy? Below I set out tips for writing or updating a copyright policy or guidelines.

Developing A Copyright Policy or Guidelines eTutorial

I invite you to register for our Developing A Copyright Policy or Guidelines eTutorial<https://copyrightlawscom.cmail19.com/t/r-l-tllhkyll-drhtjkjye-d/>. This is a practical online course that walks you through the process of writing or updating a copyright policy. By completing the assignments in this course, you'll have a draft copyright policy at the end of it. You can complete your draft policy in as little as four weeks. However you'll have access to the course for a minimum of three months.

Lesley

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CEO, Copyrightlaws.com<https://copyrightlawscom.cmail19.com/t/r-l-tllhkyll-drhtjkjye-k/>

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EXAMINING THE ROLE OF A COPYRIGHT POLICY

A variety of events may signal the ideal time to introduce or update a copyright compliance document. These may include:
·        A recent lawsuit has you thinking about how you can help your organization avoid a similar lawsuit
·        Your organization has signed a new license agreement for a large electronic database
·        Employees are asking for clarification on fair use or fair dealing and how to apply these copyright law principles to their work situations (I hear this a lot during COVID-19)
·        Your compliance department has asked you to prepare a policy or guidelines on copyright law
·        A change in the copyright law means you need to change your procedures when using copyright materials
·        New technology is changing the way your company uses content and written “rules” need to be set out
How Your Copyright Policy Can Be Helpful

A copyright compliance policy, guidelines or best practices document written in plain English can help you in many ways. It can:
·        Set out step-by-step procedures for dealing with your everyday copyright and licensing issues
·        Outline best practices for legally using third-party content
·        Establish a procedure for clearing permissions in copyright-protected works
·        Explain licenses for electronic resources and what their terms and conditions mean
·        Help determine who owns copyright-protected materials created in your enterprise

Generally speaking, a copyright compliance document is a summary of copyright management procedures for your library or organization. It can also be an educational tool and serve as reference material on copyright and licensing issues relevant to your library or organization.

More and more for- and nonprofit organizations are drafting and implementing copyright policies or guidelines. This isn’t a simple task, as it involves various components that build upon one another.

At the outset, it’s vital to take the time to contemplate why you need a copyright compliance policy or guidelines. This allows you to then concentrate on what’s important in your written document.
Getting Started on Developing Your Policy

Copyright policies exist in a variety of forms, styles and lengths. Writing one may seem like a daunting task. Where do you begin? First, read copyright policies from other organizations.

Next, prepare an outline of the important copyright and licensing issues to include in your policy. What are they? Only you can answer that question. What issues arise in your library or organization? Common issues include:
·        Posting content online
·        Using articles from licensed databases
·        Reproducing articles for online classes

To start, take a team approach by involving those in your organization who deal with copyright issues, whether permissions, protection, negotiating and interpreting digital licenses, or other matters. Also be mindful of representing the diversity within the organization’s copyright stakeholders (e.g., racial, gender, disability and career experience). Bringing a variety of perspectives to the policy development process will lead to a more inclusive outcome.

Obtain copyright policy stakeholders' input on what should go into your copyright compliance policy, guidelines or best practices. Also give them the opportunity to provide feedback on drafts.

Then, pick a section of your compliance document and start writing (and rewriting). Be patient — copyright compliance documents aren't created overnight. Writing one may take hours of dedicated work.
Updating Your Copyright Policy or Guidelines

If you already have a written copyright document, keep in mind that it should always be current. Therefore you need to revisit it from time to time.

When it’s time to amend your copyright document, start by re-examining its initial purpose and comparing it to the purpose of the revised version. Has the underlying purpose remained the same, or do you need to adjust it? If your purpose has changed, can you support it by amending the original document or is it best to start from scratch?

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I invite you to see more information and register for our Developing a Copyright Policy or Guidelines eTutorial<https://copyrightlawscom.cmail19.com/t/r-l-tllhkyll-drhtjkjye-u/>.

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