Learn essential copyright law principles and applications for educational and library settings in this comprehensive introduction.
Learn essential copyright law principles and applications for educational and library settings in this comprehensive introduction.
This practical course provides educators and librarians with a foundational understanding of U.S. copyright law and its applications in educational settings. Students learn about copyright ownership, fair use, specific exceptions for teaching and libraries, and practical frameworks for analyzing copyright issues. The curriculum emphasizes empowering educators and librarians to understand their rights and responsibilities under copyright law.
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What you'll learn
Understand basic copyright law principles
Analyze copyright ownership and rights
Apply educational exceptions appropriately
Implement library-specific provisions
Evaluate fair use scenarios
Navigate digital copyright issues
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4.6 Hours PreRecorded video
11 assignments
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There are 5 modules in this course
This course provides a thorough introduction to copyright law for educators and librarians through five comprehensive modules. Students explore copyright fundamentals, ownership rights, educational exceptions, library provisions, and fair use principles. The curriculum combines legal concepts with practical applications, using real-world examples from educational and library settings.
Welcome to Copyright Law
Module 1 · 31 Minutes to complete
A Framework for Thinking about Copyright
Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete
Owning Rights
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Specific Exceptions for Teachers and Librarians
Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete
Understanding and Using Fair Use
Module 5 · 4 Hours to complete
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Conservation Biologist and Innovative Educator at Davidson College
Dr. Kevin Smith is the Chair and Herman Brown Professor of Biology at Davidson College, where he has been a faculty member since 2014. With a Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Tennessee, Smith brings extensive expertise in conservation biology, biodiversity, and data analysis to his role. His teaching portfolio includes general biology, conservation biology, and data analysis courses, with a strong emphasis on integrating quantitative skills and data science using tools like Excel and R programming. Smith is particularly noted for his commitment to evidence-based teaching methods and inclusive pedagogy, striving to ensure success for a diverse student body. His research focuses on analyzing biodiversity loss, understanding human interactions with ecosystems, and local forest habitat conservation. Smith has developed courses such as "Excel for Beginners" and "Data Analysis Basics with Excel and R," reflecting his belief in making quantitative and data science skills accessible to all students. Beyond the classroom, he contributes to public understanding of ecological issues through media engagements and continues to bridge the gap between rigorous scientific research and practical conservation challenges.
Pioneer in Scholarly Communications at Emory University
Lisa A. Macklin joined Emory University in 2005 and became the first Director of the Scholarly Communications Office (formerly the Libraries Intellectual Property Rights Office) in 2007. In this capacity, she collaborates with faculty, students, and staff to navigate the application of copyright law in teaching, research, and publishing, as detailed on the Emory Scholarly Communications website. Her research interests encompass the transformations in scholarship and publishing, including emerging digital scholarship models and the Open Access movement.
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