fair use week

Copyright and Free Expression

Parody is one example of how copyright law’s fair use doctrine protects free expression.  According to the Oxford English Dictionary, a parody is “an imitation of the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect.”  In our modern culture, parody exists in a range of media, including art, literature, television, and music.  Some famous examples of parody in film include Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein and Austin Powers.  Saturday Night Live and Weird Al Yankovic also rely on parody.

Fair use — which protects parody — is a legal doctrine that promotes freedom of expression by allowing the public to use copyrighted works without the permission of the copyright holder.  The statutory framework for fair use is found in Section 107 of the Copyright Act.  Section 107 enumerates the following four factors, which must be evaluated to determine whether a use is fair:

  • Factor 1: Purpose and character of the use, including whether the use is of a commercial nature or is for nonprofit educational purposes
  • Factor 2: Nature of the copyrighted work
  • Factor 3: Amount and substantiality of the portion used in relation to the copyrighted work as a whole
  • Factor 4: Effect of the use upon the potential market for or value of the copyrighted work

Read more: https://dsi.appstate.edu/news/copyright-and-free-expression

All Things Open Week: Call for Proposals

Texas Tech University Libraries and Kennesaw State University are teaming up to co-host All Things Open Week, a virtual conference that combines issues typically discussed during Open Education Week, Open Access Week, Fair Use Week and more. We invite all interested parties to submit a presentation proposal. All sessions will be virtual.

What does “all things open” encompass?

  • Open access publishing
  • Open data
  • Open educational resources
  • Open pedagogy
  • Open science
  • Open-source software
  • Open licensing and fair use
  • And any other efforts to increase access and equity!

Speakers can choose from different “open” tracks and themes, and there are options for lightning talks, full-length presentations or interactive Q&A panels. The submission portal is open now through March 1, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.

For more information and to submit a proposal, please follow this linkhttps://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/ato/cfp.html

 

Virtual Event: Fair Use for Nonfiction Authors

Virtual Event

Fair Use for Nonfiction Authors  

Wednesday, February 28, 12:00 – 1:00

Are you a nonfiction author? A grad student working on your thesis or dissertation? Have you ever wanted to know whether you needed permission or a paid license to use copyrighted material in your work? Would you like to learn more about fair use? If so, Fair Use for Nonfiction Authors is for you!

This workshop is designed for all nonfiction authors who want to know more about using copyrighted materials.

Join us to review principles and limitations of fair use for common situations nonfiction authors face when incorporating copyrighted works into their writings.

Register online: https://albany.libcal.com/event/11998367

SLIS Professional Development Series: Kyle K. Courtney

Kyle K. Courtney is a lawyer and librarian serving as the Director of Copyright and Information Policy at Harvard University, working out of the Harvard Library. His award-winning “Copyright First Responders” initiative is in its 10th year, and has spread beyond Harvard to reach libraries, archives, museums, and cultural institutions across the U.S. He is a published author and nationally recognized speaker on the topics of copyright, libraries, and the law. In 2014, he founded Fair Use Week, now an international celebration sponsored annually by over 100+ universities, libraries, and other institutions.

Join virtually: https://uiowa.zoom.us/j/93945934366?pwd=R0RIQWMra0kxYkpSdmJVQitzZzFOQT09

More information: https://slis.uiowa.edu/event/137661/0

Navigating Fair Use: A Guide for Instructors

Have you ever had concerns about using copyrighted content in your teaching materials? If so, we invite you to join our engaging workshop in honor of Fair Use Week. This workshop aims to demystify the complexities of fair use in educational settings, empowering you with invaluable knowledge and practical strategies for navigating copyright law with confidence. Whether you’re a seasoned educator or new to the concept, this workshop will provide the tools you need to succeed.

To attend, register here: https://colostate.libcal.com/event/12083242

Fair Use in Text Data Mining & Artificial Intelligence

How can fair use allow for computational research techniques? Join The Library Copyright Institute, Authors Alliance, and panelists Dave Hansen (Authors Alliance), Rachael Samberg (UC Berkeley), and Lauren Tilton (University of Richmond) for a discussion about fair use and copyright law in the context of text data mining, machine learning, and generative AI.

Register to attend the webinar: https://unc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JLa98OehTaG_GBErOMT7Wg#/registration

NYU Libraries Fair Use Week Workshop

This Leap Day, join us for a workshop on fair use and learn how to navigate this powerful principle of copyright. We will define copyright and fair use, and discuss fair use issues you may encounter in your teaching and research. In celebration of Fair Use Week 2024, this workshop is open to all regardless of experience.

Attendance is free and online; registration is encouraged but not required: https://nyu.libcal.com/event/12064738

Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week 2024 Is February 26–March 1!

Fair use (in the US) and fair dealing (in Canada) are essential to copyright law, allowing the use of copyrighted materials without permission from the copyright holder under certain circumstances. Fair use and fair dealing allow users to apply copyright law to new technologies and applications; for instance, in the US, courts have found that mass digitization of copyrighted works for non-consumptive purposes is a fair use. Fair use and fair dealing facilitate balance in copyright law, promoting further progress and accommodating freedom of speech and expression.

While fair use and fair dealing are employed on a daily basis by students, faculty, librarians, journalists, and all users of copyrighted material, Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week is a time to promote these concepts, and celebrate fair use and fair dealing. See below for ideas of how you and your institution can celebrate fair use and fair dealing!

Share what you’re doing on FairUseWeek.org! Are you hosting a local event, like a live panel, or virtual webinar to show off how your community can access and build on your library’s special collections, or demonstrate your institution’s focus on music, film, dance, etc.? Are you sharing your unique perspective on recent fair use jurisprudence in a blog post? Send it to us for inclusion on fairuseweek.org, and on social media using this form, or email commteam@arl.org.

To learn more about Fair Dealing in Canada or to share your events for Fair Dealing Week visit Fair Dealing Works!

Engage on social media!

  • @ARLnews
  • @FairUseWeek
  • #FairUseWeek
  • #FairDealingWeek
  • #FDWorks

Libraries, Universities, and Civil Society Groups to Celebrate Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week 2022 on February 21–25

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