Part two of the copyright workshop will offer 4 programs in 2 concurrent tracks. Audiences will have the opportunity to attend two 90-minute programs.

1:15 pm - 2:45 pm

All the Copyright Questions
Presenter: Renee Hobbs, Author of Copyright Clarity
Do you have questions about how copyright and fair use affect you or your patrons? Renee Hobbs will answer questions and discuss strategies for using inquiry practices to support people's ability to gain a better understanding of copyright law and apply it to everyday life.

Creative Commons: Exploring the world of shared resources and permission
Presenters: Meagan Joseph, Public Services Librarian; Rachael Juskuv, Research & Instruction - Bryant University
This workshop will give you an understanding shared resources and acknowledgment using the Creative Commons license. We’ll explore how Creative Commons’ copyright licenses provide a simple, standardized way to remix, reuse or recreate your creative works. Learn to find digital images for your program or event with the correct copyright license.

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

"Ripping Digital Video" & the Digital Millennium Copyright Act
Presenter: Renee Hobbs, Professor, Director, Media Education Lab, University of Rhode Island
When can patrons legally rip video for creative media production projects? How does the recent 2018 ruling impact what librarians can and cannot do on behalf of their patrons? What does the Library of Congress see as the the new opportunities and challenges that lie ahead regarding the fair use of streaming video?

Practical Tips and Strategies to Educate Faculty and Staff on Copyright, Fair Use and Plagiarism
Presenters: Mary Moen, Assistant Professor; Lauren Mandel, Associate Professor - Graduate School of Library and Information Studies
Under the ALA Code of Ethics, librarians advocate the balance between holders of intellectual property rights and users of that intellectual property. Learn from GSLIS faculty how to support faculty and staff in understanding the complexities of copyright, fair use, and plagiarism. Hands on activities and active discussion will inspire participants with ideas they can bring back to their practice.