Current Issues in Library Law (2009 workshop)

Current Issues in Library Law: Copyright and Intellectual Freedom, Simmons College (continuing education for librarians), 2009/07/18, 9:00 am – 12:30pm – “Stay abreast of the latest cases, laws, and trends that affect your library. From privacy, First Amendment, and copyright law, you will learn how to operate in today’s dynamic legal framework. Topics include: The Google Books Settlement (should your library sign up?), the latest open access licenses (what they permit, how to find licenses content, and who might benefit from using them), and briefings on actions in Congress and the Copyright Office, including open works legislation, DMCA exemptions, and Section 108 reform.”