OLA Copyright Symposium
Save-the-Date: December 4 & 5, 2024
Back to Basics: Centering Users in Copyright Conversations
The OLA’s annual Copyright Symposium cuts through the chaos to refocus on key concepts and current trends in copyright. This year’s virtual event spans two afternoons with the goal of highlighting the needs, interests, and experiences of those who use copyright-protected works. Navigate the realm of copyright alongside other library and information professionals and gain better grounding in crucial copyright issues: the impact of the latest A.I. developments, the implications of technological protection measures, the nuances of user rights, the adoption of cultural copyright practices, and more!
Featuring:
- Day 1 Keynote: Myra Tawfik, University of Windsor
- Day 2 Keynote: Meera Nair, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
What is the Copyright Symposium?
The OLA Copyright Committee regularly host a symposium focusing on issues related to copyright for various types of libraries. As librarians and library technicians with responsibility for administering copyright policy and/or educating colleagues and users it is necessary to develop professional skills and judgment to discern both the needs of our communities and the extent of what the law will allow. The symposium aims to assist librarians and library staff in developing copyright knowledge grounded in existing law and tailored to the unique needs and culture of their institution.
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This event is planned by the OLA Copyright Committee.
