Ball State University Copyright Conference Announcement

["Dolak, Fritz" <fdolak@xxxxxxx>]

On Wednesday, April 12, the Ball State University Libraries is pleased
to sponsor a one-day conference, "Copyright Challenges & Opportunities:
Practical advice for the digital age." Today's library and information
professionals must know how to properly use another person's
intellectual property. The challenges in the copyright law can be
intimidating. By attending this conference, you will hear from
nationally-known experts in the field. Topics include:
*  The Top 10 Digital Legal Issues Facing Educational Institutions
*  Digital Licensing; Digital Fair Use
*  Update on Proposed Library Legislation
*  Update on "Orphan Works" and Proposed Legislation
*  Information Policy and Digital Works and more
Register online at www.bsu.edu/library/conference/copyright
For more information, contact Fritz Dolak at (765) 285-5330 or
FDolak@xxxxxxx
Featured speakers:
Jule L. Sigall, J.D., U.S. Copyright Office Associate Register for
Policy and International Affairs and Head of the Office of Policy &
International Affairs.
Kenneth Crews, J.D., Samuel R. Rosen II Professor in the Indiana
University School of Law-Indianapolis and in the IU School of Library
and Information Science and Associate Dean of the Faculties for
Copyright Management. Dr. Crews was the 2005 recipient of the "L. Ray
Patterson Award: In Support of Users' Rights" from the American Library
Association.
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Dwayne K. Buttler, J.D., Professor, Evelyn J. Schneider Endowed Chair
for Scholarly Communication at the University of Louisville, University
Libraries.
Michelle L. Cooper, J.D., practices in the areas of employment and
intellectual property law; prosecutes copyright and trademark
applications, negotiates and drafts licensing agreements and handles
infringement litigation.
Kevin Smith, J.D., Director of Library and Instructional Resources at
Defiance College in Defiance, Ohio, focuses on library and academic
institution licensing concerns with emphasis on copyright and employment
law.
 Registration by Feb. 14 is $60 (a sweetheart of a deal!), then
increases to $75 per person. After April 1, the cost is $100. State of
Indiana IHETS or IPSE Committee members $60; all students $20.  The
registration fee includes a buffet lunch.