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Last modified 22 February\u00a02018.<\/em><\/p>\n

Librarians and LIS organizations form the hub of communities, and are crucial\u00a0for information literacy. We\u00a0help our users, students, and colleagues become more savvy regarding copyright and fair use.
\nPlease\u00a0also refer to the articles on determining copyright<\/a>,\u00a0fair use<\/a>, permissions and licensing<\/a>, as well as\u00a0open access<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Articles<\/h2>\n

Fairly Used: Why Schools Need to Teach Kids the Whole Truth About Copyright<\/a> (M.B. Quirk, 26 February 2016) clearly outlines relevant laws, misconceptions, and resources for teaching youth about fair use.<\/p>\n

10 This Everyone Gets Wrong About Intellectual Property Law<\/a> (L. Davis, 15 January 2015) is a clear, gentle introduction to copyright, trademarks, and patents. Something for yourself, your colleagues, your users, and your students. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

Continuing education for LIS professionals<\/h2>\n

CopyTalk Webinars<\/a> are offered for free by ALA and also recorded for later viewing.<\/p>\n

CopyrightX<\/a>, a 12-week MOOC periodically offered through Harvard Law School.<\/p>\n

Copyright for Educators and Librarians<\/a> is a free MOOC offered through Coursera<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Not so much educational, as ethical and relevant to librarianship (since intellectual freedom includes fair usage!), ALA provides:<\/p>\n