Copyright
is often perceived as a threat, however, handled in the
right way it can provide opportunities to generate income.
This one day workshop will provide an overview of the
main issues for library and information professionals
set within an informal learning environment. Participants
will be encouraged to work in groups in order to share
ideas and discuss various issues.
Why you
should attend:
Information
is a highly valuable asset and although much of it is
made available for free to end users, there are opportunities
to exploit it and generate income. This workshop should
appeal to senior managers and decision makers who are
faced with the requirement to generate extra income to
support core services and/or have already been approached
by third parties wishing to use content for commercial
purposes. It should also appeal to anyone who is generally
interested in how to use copyright as an income-generating
tool. Participants should come with a basic understanding
of copyright.
On
completing the workshop, you will:
