Copyright Policies, Dealing with Infringements and Risk Management 10 October 2007, at Aslib in London Programme Features Copyright and licensing are important strategic issues for information professionals, the effective management of which can reduce the risks of copyright infringements and create more efficient working practices. This workshop will develop a toolkit for dealing with infringements of copyright , managing risk and developing suitable policies and procedures. Participants will consider staff and user expectations, planning requirements, restrictions and how to create an environment where copyright is handled appropriately. The afternoon will build upon the areas covered in the morning by facilitating the development of an institutional copyright policy covering both the internal management of rights as well as copyright and licensing compliance for the use of third party materials held by the institution. The session will be concluded with an examination of how copyright policies can be successfully implemented and enforced. Using a lively presentation style, the trainer will encourage active participation in a relaxed and friendly learning environment. Why you should attend: This workshop is aimed at senior managers, project leaders and decision makers who already have a basic understanding of copyright law by attending one of the basic courses on copyright and wish to learn more about how it can be successfully managed within their working environment. It will also be of interest to anyone who wants to understand more about risk management, dealing with copyright infringements and the development of a Copyright Policy for their organisation. By the end of the day, participants will have: - Identified the need for a structured and strategic approach to copyright - Examined how to deal with copyright infringements - Explored how to manage risk effectively - Produced a plan for their own copyright policy - Identified how to successfully ensure compliance - Exchanged ideas, strategies and best practice examples within a supportive learning environment Course Director: Naomi Korn Course Fee: 280 plus VAT (£329) Aslib corporate members / £350 plus VAT (£411.25) Non members To book your place, please visit: http://www.aslib.com/training/4/29.html Aslib’s latest Training brochure, covering the course programme to March 2008, is now available! Regards Nicole Nicole Adamides, ASLIB Training The Holywell Centre, 1 Phipp Street, London, EC2A 4PS Tel: 020 7613 3031 Fax: 020 7613 5080 www.aslib.com/training Email: [log in to unmask] _________________________________________________________________ The next generation of Hotmail is here! http://www.newhotmail.co.uk