*** Apologies For Cross-Posting *** ASLIB is pleased to be offering open training courses again in 2011. We are continuing to offer our popular workshops in Copyright and Intellectual Property. Copyright is an increasingly complex problem for information providers and an awareness of the many pitfalls is vital for the efficient management of information services. In whatever area you work you will come across copyright as a live issue and need to understand how to handle the challenges it poses. ASLIB offers workshops for information professionals at all levels. COPYRIGHT FOR INFORMATION PROVIDERS: AN INTRODUCTION 18 March 2011, London Course leader: Graham Cornish Course highlights: * Basic principles of copyright law * Types of copyright * How to obtain it and who owns it * Authors/owners and their rights * Exceptions to copyright law. On completing the course you will be able to: * Identify and respond to potential problems * Alert colleagues to possible problems * Advise your organization on how to protect its rights Course fees: ASLIB Members £220 + VAT; Non-members £275 + VAT Full course information at: http://www.aslib.com/training/courses/copyright.htm COPYRIGHT POLICIES, DEALING WITH INFRINGEMENTS, AND RISK MANAGEMENT 28 March 2011, London Course leader: Naomi Korn Course highlights: * Dealing with infringements of copyright, managing risk and developing suitable policies and procedures * Planning requirements and restrictions * Institutional copyright policy: internal management of rights as well as copyright and licensing compliance * How copyright policies can be successfully implemented and enforced On completing the course you will be able to: * Identify the need for a structured and strategic approach to copyright * Examine how to deal with copyright infringements * Explore how to manage risk effectively * Produce a plan for your own copyright policy Course fees: ASLIB Members £280 + VAT; Non-members £350 + VAT Full course information at: http://www.aslib.com/training/courses/copyright_infringement.htm ASLIB members receive 20% on course fees. Download a copy of the ASLIB Training Directory - http://www.aslib.com/training/courses/pdf/ASLIBTrainingDirectoryJanuaryJune2011.pdf To book a place, please contact: Diane Heath Publications and Training Manager ASLIB E-mail: [log in to unmask] Tel: +44 (0) 1274 785090 Web: http://www.aslib.com/training