[Center for Intellectual Property] News Bulletin February 2011

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 News & NotesNews Bulletin of the CIP  February 2011   in this
issue Subscribe  :: Peggy Hoon @ the CIP :: Have Questions about
Digitization? :: What's Happening at the CIP? :: Institutional Members :: In
the News :: Consultation Services :: Membership Has its Benefits!Peggy Hoon @
the CIP2011-2013 CIP "IP Scholar"
The Center for Intellectual Property (CIP) is proud to welcome and introduce
Peggy E. Hoon as our 2011-2013 Intellectual Property Scholar.  While working
with the CIP, Ms. Hoon is also serving as the Copyright Education Specialist
for the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC). Prior to joining
UNCC, Ms. Hoon was a Special Assistant to the Provost for Copyright
Administration at NC 
State and the NCSU Libraries Scholarly Communication
Librarian for over twelve years where she authored the TEACH Act Toolkit and
achieved a national reputation for copyright expertise.  As the Association of
Research Libraries first Visiting Scholar for Campus Copyright and
Intellectual Property, she headed the "Know Your Copy Rights" web site and
brochure. She has worked extensively with the Center for Intellectual Property
at University of Maryland University College and is the American Library
Association's 2008 recipient of the L. Ray Patterson Award in Support of
Users' Rights. She holds a J.D. from the 
University of Washington.
The Center for Intellectual Property's IP Scholar takes a leading role in
advancing the CIP's education, resource and research development initiatives.
The Scholar serves on the CIP Board of Advisors, conducts quarterly Q & A
sessions for members, teaches online workshops and courses, presents at the
CIP symposium, develops reports and research on critical areas of intellectual
property law, offers consultant services 
to community members and moderates
the CIP blog- )ollectanea.Have Questions about Digitization?Register Today for
a Course with our IP Scholar!Deciding to Digitize: Legal, Ethical, and
Copyright Considerations(Advanced Topic Short Course, 4 weeks)
Dates: February 14 - March 11, 2011   Registration date extended...(Register
by February 11)Instructor: Peggy Hoon, J.D.Description: Living in a digitally
dominated world raises numerous critical and important questions, particularly
for copyright holders and for those who face the decisions of what, when, and
how to digitize. This course, which assumes a working knowledge of copyright
basics, will address the legal and ethical issues and copyright considerations
underpinning the formation of a responsible and balanced digitization
practice, policy, procedure or 
workflow.What's Happening at the CIP?On our
Calendar of Educational ProgrammingWorkshops and Short Courses
2010-2011Foundations in Copyright Management & LeadershipDates: January
18-March 11, 2011 (Register by January 3) Instructor:Kimberly Bonner, J.D.,
Executive Director of the Center for Intellectual Property, University of
Maryland University CollegeRegisterDeciding to Digitize: Legal, Ethical, and
Copyright ConsiderationsDates: February 14-March 11, 2011 (Register by
February 4)Instructor:Peggy Hoon, J.D.RegisterCommunity Conversation: Lisa
AndrewsManaging Your Career in Uncertain Economic TimesDate: March 9,
2011Presenter: Lisa Andrews, M.S., Ph.D., Director, 
Career Services,
University of Maryland University CollegeCommunity Conversation: Laura
GasawayCopyright and Works for HireAn Introduction to the Workshop "Copyright
and Works for Hire"Date: March 30, 2011Presenter: Laura Gasaway, M.L.S., J.D.,
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor of Law at the University of
North Carolina School of Law. Community Conversation: Tammy RavasUse of the
Public Domain /Creative Commons for Academic PurposesDate: April 13,
2011Presenter: Tammy Ravas, MLS, MA, Visual and Performing
 Arts Librarian and
Media Coordinator Assistant, Professor Mansfield Library University of
MontanaOpen Source and Open AccessDates: April 18-29, 2011 (Register by April
8)Instructor:Michael Carroll, J.D., Professor of Law, Director, Program on
Information Justice and Intellectual Property, Washington College of Law,
American UniversityRegisterCommunity Conversation: Trisha DavisAdvanced
Licensing IssuesAn Introduction to the Workshop "Advanced 
Licensing:
Copyrights Translated into Contractual Rights"Date: May 11, 2011Presenter:
Trisha Davis, M.L.I.S., Associate Professor and Head of the Serials and
Electronic Resources Department, The Ohio State University Libraries.
Copyright and Works for HireDates: May 16-27, 2011 (Register by May
6)Instructor:Laura
 Gasaway, J.D., M.L.S., Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
& Professor of Law, University of North Carolina School of Law in Chapel
HillRegisterAdvanced Licensing: Copyrights Translated into Contractual
RightsDates: July 11-August 5, 2011 (Register by July 4)Instructor:Trisha
Davis, M.L.I.S., Associate Professor and Head of the Serials and Electronic
Resources Department, The Ohio State University LibrariesRegisterCopyright,
Photos, Video, Art & MultimediaDates: October 3-28, 2011 (Register by
September 23)Instructor:Arnold Lutzker, J.D.,  Senior Partner, Lutzker &
Lutzker LLP RegisterMembership has its BenefitsYou need not be a CIP member to
register for CIP workshops and advanced courses or for the Certification
program,  BUT...Membership has its benefits!Discounts on CIP educational
programmingDiscounts on CIP Consultation Services Community Conversations --
free monthly online chats 
Copyright Help Desk -- forum for general information and research assistance
on copyright questionsLegislative Alerts and Action Center -- legislative and
policy updates; contact Congress and mediaFile Library -- collection of
resources, scholarship, and research from the CIP and community membersEye on
Copyright -- quarterly member newsletterVisit Join Us to learn more about our
membership levels and their specific benefits.Full members of the CIP receive
discounted registration rates on educational programs and the Certification
program.  They may also participate in the members-only Community Conversation
series.Not a member? Learn about membership benefits for each membership
level.  You may also Join today to begin receiving member discounts on these
programs and to attend upcoming Community Conversations.
Forward this email to a friendInstitutional MembersThe CIP is pleased to
highlight its current Institutional Members:
Anne Arundel Community College
Baylor University
Brandeis University
Buffalo State College
Creighton University
Drake University
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)
James Madison University
Kansas State University--Manhattan 
Millersville UniversityPennsylvania State System of Higher EducationSalisbury
University
Seminole State College
University of California-RiversideUniversity of Hawaii at ManoaUniversity of
Maryland University College (UMUC)
University of Michigan
Want to get your institution on the list? Visit our membership page to learn
how your institution can join and begin receiving the benefits of
institutional membership.

In the News...Apple approves iTunes films that break copyright.
ExpertReviews.com, February 1, 2011.UK government announces plans to block
websites that infringe copyright TG Daily, February 1, 2011.TSA pat-down photo
draws more Righthaven copyright lawsuits. The Las Vegas Sun, February 1,
2011.UK: Government to rethink Digital Economy Act's web blocks. BBC, February
1, 2011.US Peer-to-peer Traffic Lower Than World Average. PC Magazine,
February 1, 2011.Canada: Feds split on digital locks. Toronto Sun, January 31,
2011.Read more news...Consultation ServicesProviding Clarification in Your
Career
The Center for Intellectual Property is pleased to offer consultation services
on a range of subjects--either remotely or in person and at your institution
or organization.
Consultations may be requested with scholar Peggy Hoon and with CIP staff
members Olga Francois (Assistant Director) and Kimberly Bonner (Executive
Director).
Please visit the CIP's Consultation Services page for more information and to
request your consultation today.Copyright Help Desk
A forum moderated by students from Washington, D.C. area law schools where CIP
members can receive general information and research assistance in response to
copyright questions.
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