TFPL training course

Introduction to copyright

London
Price: £325.00 + VAT Level: 1

12/09/13 Book ›

"excellent course, just what I needed as an introduction to copyright"

"very impressed with the venue, catering, trainer and staff approach- excellent"

"Paul presented very well in a way that was thorough, but lively and interesting (not an easy thing to do with copyright!)

introduction:

This course sets out the basic principles of copyright law. It aims to equip delegates with a knowledge and awareness of copyright in order to enable them to do the right thing namely, how they are able to provide an information service without breaking copyright law. Ample opportunities will be provided throughout the day for delegates to ask questions or to discuss any unresolved issues.

outcomes:

An understanding of the basic principles of copyright law
The ability to identify the legal risks involved and how they can be minimised
Know how to obtain copyright clearance of material

programme:

What is copyright?
Criteria for protection
What types of material are covered by copyright law?
What can I copy?
How long does copyright last?
Economic and moral rights
Who owns the rights?
Fair dealing for research or private study
Library privilege
What is research for a commercial purpose?
Copying for visually impaired persons
Other copyright exceptions
The legislative basis for copyright
Copying under licence
- Copyright Licensing Agency
- Newspaper Licensing Agency
- Other collective licensing societies
The copyright clearance process
Crown and parliamentary copyright

speaker:

Paul Pedley , Trainer

teaching style:

Presentations, group work and plenty of opportunity for questions and discussions

who should attend?

Anyone who needs a basic overview of copyright law. This course is a general introduction and is therefore relevant whether you work in the public or private sector. The course is primarily aimed at those with little knowledge of copyright, but it will also be useful as a refresher for anyone who needs to know the current situation in this fast-developing field.

NB. This course does not cover electronic copyright or licensing issues. Those wanting to know how to deal with electronic copyright issues should attend the one day course on Digital Copyright or Digital Licensing, which also acts as a useful follow-up to this course.

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