ASLIB Training Services
Last places on Negotiating Online Subscriptions, Copyright Essentials and Copyright Masterclass training courses.
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ASLIB provides training and development for busy information professionals in key aspects of information work. We offer public courses and workshops, as well as on-site and distance programmes.
20th February 2012
Negotiating Online Subscriptions (half-day)
This session is aimed at anyone who has to deal with online resource renewals, new subscriptions or cancellations. The workshop provides practical tips and strategies you can really use. Delegates will be able to learn from the experience of the presenter as well as have the opportunity to discuss their own experiences.
Course highlights:
The programme will cover:
•Preparing for meetings.
•Practical clauses for letters reserving the right to cancel your subscription.
•What to look at in the contract.
•Clause terms, including take down clauses to mitigate the unknown
•Hints and tips for arguing your case.
•How to get the price down and/or negotiate more favourable terms.
•Strategies to keep costs down for future years.
•Discussion of own experiences and concerns.
For further information visit http://aslib.com/training/courses/course.htm?eventid=49
29th February 2012
Copyright Essentials
This course is suitable for librarians and information professionals with very little knowledge about copyright or for those who wish to refresh their skills.
Course highlights:
The programme will cover:
•An overview of the current copyright legislation and proposed changes following the Hargreaves Review of IP
•Who owns what, how and for how long?
•Library Privilege and the Copyright Exceptions
•Introduction to the CLA, ERA, PRS and NLA Licences
•Tracing rights holders and seeking permissions
•Introduction to Orphan works
Please note: The emphasis will be on UK Copyright Law.
For further information visit http://aslib.com/training/courses/course.htm?eventid=73
2nd March 2012
Copyright Masterclass
Building upon the Copyright Essentials course, this Masterclass will provide more in-depth training about the copyright legislation, relevant case law, other related rights and more detailed discussion about some key topical issues to help participants develop the necessary skills in order for them become more expert in copyright and ultimately to provide the necessary copyright advice and support across their organisation.
Course highlights:
The programme will cover:
•Copyright, the web and digital content
•Databases: what are they and how they are protected?
•Other IP rights
•Electronic Licences
•Relevant case law
•An update about the current copyright legislation and proposed changes following the Hargreaves Review of IP
•Orphan Works and Risk Management
•Copyright, Digitization and Open Educational Resources
•Creative Commons Licences and Open Source Licences
Please note: The emphasis will be on UK Copyright Law.
For further information visit http://aslib.com/training/courses/course.htm?eventid=74
Download a copy of the ASLIB Training Directory - http://aslib.com/training/calendar.htm
To book a place or for further information about any aspect of the ASLIB training please contact:
Diane Heath Publications and Training Manager
ASLIB
Howard House
Wagon Lane
Bingley
BD16 1WA
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Tel: +44 (0) 1274 785090
Web: www.aslib.com/training
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