Abstract
The purpose of copyright is to promote the creation of creative content; however, copyright confusion can make students and creators feel limited or intimidated from using media in their work. At the 2017 Kraemer Copyright Conference, Barbara Waxer presented a resourceful session about copyright and Creative Commons licensing through the eyes of information consumers and creators who in essence just want to know whether they can use a certain song, photo, or media source. Waxer’s breakout session highlighted the decision-making process for the copyright conscious by presenting easy-to-use flow charts and online resources that clearly explain Creative Commons licensing, with hopes that librarians can use these tools for teaching copyright at large.
Highlights
Breakout Session: View from the Bleachers: Applied Skills in Finding and Using Free Media Resources
Grounding her presentation on the dilemma many information consumers and content creators struggle with as they decide whether they can use copyrighted works, Waxer provided solutions to ease the decision-making process and equipped attendees with flow charts and online resources to use for copyright education and awareness
To add to the confusion, information consumers commonly use excuses to avoid following the rightful use of copyrighted material, including, “If I can right-click it, it’s mine”; “I am an instructional designer, educator, student, or artist”; “I’ll remove it if I get caught”; “I’ll give credit”; “I’ll alter it more than X%”; “There’s no copyright symbol”; “If I don’t profit from the use, I don’t need permission”; and the assumption that “No one will come after little ol’ me.”
Summary
Breakout Session: View from the Bleachers: Applied Skills in Finding and Using Free Media Resources. Grounding her presentation on the dilemma many information consumers and content creators struggle with as they decide whether they can use copyrighted works, Waxer provided solutions to ease the decision-making process and equipped attendees with flow charts and online resources to use for copyright education and awareness.
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