Copyright for librarians

"Copyright for Librarians" (CFL) is an online open curriculum on copyright law that was developed jointly with Harvard’s Berkman Center for Internet and Society. Re-designed as a brand new textbook, "Copyright for Librarians: the essential handbook" can be used as a stand-alone resource or as an adjunct to the online version which contains additional links and references for students who wish to pursue any topic in greater depth. Delve into copyright theory or explore enforcement. With a new index and a handy Glossary, the Handbook is essential reading for librarians who want to hone their skills in 2013, and for anyone learning about or teaching copyright law in the information field" -- "The Berkman Center [Harvard University] is partnering with eIFL.net (Electronic Information for Libraries) to deliver a distance learning program on Copyright for Librarians. Materials will consist of course modules and discussion facilities, and will be made available under a Creative Commons Attribution license. An expert group will participate to the course development and advise on various aspects: copyright law with an international perspective, librarians missions and issues, distance learning and open education methodology and technologies, developing and transition countries situation. On March 24, 2010, the Berkman Center and eIFL.net announced the availability of the finished "Copyright for Librarians" curriculum, which can be used for distance learning, self-directed learning, or in-classroom instruction" --