Presenter: Molly Kleinman, Copyright Specialist and Special Projects Librarian at the University of Michigan
Presentation Title: "The Beauty of Some Rights Reserved: An Introduction to Copyright, Publishing and Creative Commons"
Recorded on: January 23, 2009 in Rekhi G05
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Background Information:

Kleinman coordinates copyright education and outreach for faculty, staff and students at University of Michigan, provides copyright support for the University of Michigan Library's digital publishing initiatives,  and redesigned and manages the U-M copyright website.  As part of the Michigan Tech Library's strategic planning, Molly Kleinman was invited to campus to consult with library staff and Michigan Tech administration, and invited to deliver a talk on copyright, publishing and creative commons.

Are you concerned about protecting your rights to the "information property" you create? The legal use of information is an increasingly complex issue for universities to address in the digital age. As the internet unlocks doors to information, publishers and other content creators worry about protecting their information property from abuse by users. Initiatives such as Creative Commons hold promise for content creators and users to create and distribute content more easily and in a way that is consistent with copyright law.

Other Useful Links:

• Molly Kleinman's Blog
• Copyright at the University of Michigan
• Creative Commons