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[REVISED!]  Archivists' Guide to Balancing Legal Issues in Photo Collects. #0117

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Fri, Nov 20, 2009
Fort Worth Library Archives
Fort Worth, TX

Early-Bird Registration Deadline: October 20, 2009

Co-Sponsor: Fort Worth Public Library, Archives

Lodging & Travel Information

Courtyard Fort Worth Downtown/Blackstone
601 Main Street
Fort Worth, TX76102

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Workshop Fees

Registration Type Fees: Early-Bird / Regular

Full Registration #0117

SAA Member $185 / $235
Employees of Member Institutions $210 / $260
Nonmember $235 / $285


Workshop Description

Uneasy about copyright when it comes to your repository’s photographic collections? Need some practical advice? This functional workshop will provide down-to-earth guidance to help you deal with copyright issues relevant to photographic materials in archival and library collections.

During this workshop you’ll:

  • Discuss the copyright framework for archives.
  • Use real-life examples to assist in understanding specific copyright issues confronting archivists, such as fair use, public domain, heritage collections.
  • Examine appropriate documents such as deeds of gift, loan agreements, copyright notices, etc.
  • Survey options for permissions.
  • Explore options when information is lacking.
  • Consider ethical and privacy guidelines for access and use.

Who should attend? Archivists and others whose collections include photographs.

Responses to “what aspect of the workshop was most valuable to you?” included:

- “Knowledge of presenters and ability to distill complex issues into understandable language and provide resources for further study.”
- “Real examples specific to photo collections.”
- “Copyright and publicity rights.”
- “Hard to say - I thought all aspects were valuable.” - Paul Oelkrug
- “I really liked the workshop book with the forms and extra information that is provided.”
- “Copyright overview; public domain chart, copyright infringement; fair use/ Applies to collection holdings I currently maintain.”
- “A good overview of the material will help me better expose my clients to these issues.” - Mary Hayes
- “Specific legal citations/copyright chart.”
- “This class was a refresher for me, and I found it extremely valuable! I learned a lot and found the pacing and instruction just right.” - Elizabeth Keathley

 

Attendance limited to 35.


Workshop Agenda

Event Name Date & Time Instructors/Speakers & CEUs

Archivists' Guide to Balancing Legal Issues in Photo Collects. #0117

Fri, Nov 20, 2009
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Aprille Cooke McKay, J.D. (Instructor)
Leslie C. Waggener, CA (Instructor)

Archival Recertification Credits-ARCs: 5
General CEU Credits: 0.75