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SLO3, ARTIFACT 5:
Presentation on Copyright and Creative Commons I prepared and delivered this presentation during my time as a metadata intern on a digital scholarship project. In its emphasis on rights and permissions, it supports the “Information Has Value” principle of the ACRL Framework. Preparing the presentation expanded my knowledge base and skill set because it required me to research copyright restrictions and apply what I learned in a real-world context. While doing the research, I learned about the differences between copyright and licensing, as well as about the various types of Creative Commons licensing options available to creators. I also explored the definition of the term “public domain.” Two crucial lessons I learned about that were that 1) interpretations of that term vary by country and 2) that some European cultural institutions assert rights over public domain works. The knowledge I gained during my research helped me make informed recommendations to the project team for how to assess the copyright status of images. Working on this presentation deepened my understanding of intellectual property law. Delivering it gave me confidence that I could teach the basics of copyright and Creative Commons licensing to others. In her emailed remarks on the presentation, my practicum supervisor stated that “it generated good discussion, taught us things we didn’t know, and gave us clear steps forward.” I can foresee using this presentation as a discussion starter in an outreach or public library setting with people who are exploring authorship in the online environment. |