Summary 

This seminar will facilitate the understanding of changes to copyright and legal deposit following the legislation introduced in 2003. It will examine the theoretical and practical aspects of accommodating these changes in the form of workshops. Delegates will gain an insight into current initiatives and future developments, as well as having the opportunity to discuss practical solutions to the challenges faced.   

Why you should attend

To get a better understanding of the legal issues surrounding the publication and use of serials. There will be an opportunity for informal group discussion in which to share experiences of the topics raised in the presentations.

Course level and previous knowledge required  

This seminar is aimed at librarians, information specialists, publishers, subscription agents, and those working elsewhere in the serials world who wish to know more about the legal issues surrounding the production and acquisition of journals.

Learning objectives 

• An understanding of copyright
• The practicalities of copyright
• Legal deposit
• Deposit practice for electronic journals