Understanding Copyright & Transformative Fair Use

Authors

Andrée Rathemacher, University of Rhode IslandFollow
Angel Ferria, University of Rhode IslandFollow
Julia Lovett, University of Rhode IslandFollow

Document Type

Article

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Rhode Island Library Association Annual Conference, RILA 2015

Date of Original Version

5-28-2015

Abstract

Slides and workshop examples from a session, "Understanding Copyright & Transformative Fair Use," given at the Rhode Island Library Association Annual Conference, "RILA 2015," on May 28, 2015 in Newport, Rhode Island.

"This interactive workshop will outline the basics of copyright and fair use, emphasizing the notion of transformative fair use as highlighted in recent court decisions. The majority of the session will be devoted to real-life scenarios, and audience members will be able to analyze texts, images, video, and sound recordings to determine whether the proposed use is fair. You’ll also learn about handy alternatives for situations when fair use does not apply."