Copyright for Museums, Archives & Libraries

Business Description

Copyright Advisory and Training Services (CATS)

Advice

Specialist advice is available on

• Copyright
• Intellectual property
• Law in the digital environment
• Computers and the Law

Allison specialises in copyright in the digital environment and is the co-author of Burrell and Coleman: Copyright Exceptions: The Digital Impact published by Cambridge University Press (2005)

You can view a Allison's publications here

She has made a special study of copyright for libraries, museums and galleries and copyright in education.

To view the study click here

Training

With 30 years experience in teaching and training, as well as research and writing, Allison is well placed to deliver training on all aspects of copyright law, from beginners to those with specialist requirements dictated by the nature of their work or the technology they use.

Copyright training courses individually tailored to meet the needs of the client eg for

• Libraries
• Museums
• Archives
• Galleries
• Artists
• Graphic designers
• Film and media industries
• Digital content providers

Length of courses and seminars: usually half day or whole day

If you need a course to be specially designed for your business, please contact Allison Coleman and ask.

Conference talks: if you need a talk on copyright or intellectual property for your conference, please contact Allison Coleman and ask.

Examples of courses and seminars which can be specially adapted to the needs of the client:

• Introduction to Copyright
  This course introduces copyright to those with no knowledge or only a patchy knowledge of copyright law and practice. It describes the law and gives practical advice and guidance.



• Copyright in the Electronic Environment Digital Copyright
  These courses focus on copyright law and practice in the digital environment, covering digitisation, electronic transmission, internet use, web pages, databases and licensing.



• Copyright Update
  This course is intended for those who are already familiar with the basics of copyright, but whose knowledge might need refreshing or updating as a result of changes to the law or technology.
  As with all other courses, this course can be specially adapted to the need of the client's business.



• Also
  • Copyright for librarians
  • Copyright for archivists
  • Copyright for museum staff
  • Copyright in Education
  These courses give very practical advice on copyright law and management, and the role of the information professional in protecting the rights of copyright owners while servicing the need of their users.

For an example of Allison's work in this area see her publications and read an article on Copyright and Collections

Copyright for photographers, film makers and digital content providers

Copyright for artists and graphic designers

Copyright for creative craft workers

Facilitator

Need an external facilitator for your meeting?

Increasingly businesses and the public sector are recognising the need for external facilitator at their meetings.

If you need this kind of service or support, then contact us