Policy update: The Digital Single Market/Copyright reform package
The European Commission’s proposals have now transferred to the European Parliament for amendment and approval. Over the past few months several Committees of the European Parliament have been publishing draft opinions on the proposed directive.
AAUP Annual Meeting 2017
When: 11th-13th June 2017
Where: JW Marriott Austin, Austin, TX 78701
The Annual Meeting provides a welcome opportunity to share with and learn from university press colleagues in the US, librarians, faculty, and others in the industry.
Video: Getting the most from Access to Research in your library
Get a refresher on how the collaborative service came about, why it is being provided to libraries as a free additional resource, and get practical tips on encouraging usage of the service amongst your library users.
Spotlight: Access to Research Use Helps New Charity Grow
By Sarah Mears, EmpathyLab "It was December 2013 and Miranda McKearney was planning to step down as CEO of The Reading Agency. She invited me to do some thinking with her about a project she wanted to launch around children’s reading and emotional intelligence. I leapt at the opportunity..."
Video: Practical Tips - Getting permission to reuse content in your titles
Practical advice for getting permission to reuse quotes, illustrations and content extracts in your titles, quickly and easily. Make getting permission to reuse content quick and easy with our best practice tips.
Leading American University Presses sign up to receive UK licensing revenues
2016 was a strong year for UK Royalties Direct as North American publishers continued to sign up for this innovative licensing program. American university presses that have now chosen to receive secondary licensing revenues direct from the UK include: Harvard University Press, NYU Press and Stanford University Press.
Leading US copyright experts debate “Fair Use” at Charles Clark Lecture
Delegates at The London Book Fair this year will hear two eminent copyright law specialists debate one of the most controversial areas of international copyright law – the doctrine of Fair Use. At a time when a number of countries are reviewing copyright laws and some considering introducing US style Fair Use, this highly topical debate will analyse its development, internationally and across formats, and examine key arguments for and against.
Have your say: CLA Collaboration Licensing in the UK Public Sector
The Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA) is proposing to extend the right granted under its licences to UK public sector organisations to collaborate with other similarly licensed organisations. This proposal is relevant to publishers that receive secondary licensing income from local and central government and the NHS.
In pictures: PLS Open Meeting 2016
Thank you to all those who attended our Annual Open Meeting at Grays Inn. With a record turn out, sunny weather, insightful sessions and great networking, it was a very successful event.
Click for speaker presentations and photo gallery. Videos will follow soon, along with a write up of key themes and takeaway tips.