2019:GLAM/Copyright Workshop
 | This is a Closed submission for Wikimania 2019. It has been reviewed and was not accepted. |
Copyright Workshop
- Copyright Laws & Bizarre Effects on Wiki
- Practical tips about copyright & Wiki
- Change needed?
- Recommendations
Description
Copyright is useful for artists, but is often a hindrance for Wiki. That's also because copyright laws are different per country. Freedom of Panorama and Fair Use make things easier, but are not accepted in many countries. These issues will be discussed in this session.
Relationship to the theme
This session will address the conference theme — Wikimedia, Free Knowledge and the Sustainable Development Goals — in the following manner:
- This session will discuss copyright. Tips will be given to use copyright in a positive way.
Session outcomes
At the end of the session, the following will have been achieved:
- Attendees will have more knowledge on copyright
- Knowledge about how to go to the limits of the copyright rules
Session leader(s)
- Jos Damen
Usernames
- Vysotsky
Affiliation/country
- the Netherlands
E-mail contact
josephcmdamen@gmail.com
Session type
Each Space at Wikimania 2019 will have specific format requests. The program design prioritises submissions which are future-oriented and directly engage the audience. The format of this submission is a:
- Discussion-based training
- Workshop to identify and try to solve problem
Length of session
If other than 20 minutes, specify how long
Supporting work
Optional:
Requirements
The session will work best with these conditions:
- Room:
Room with projector & screen
- Audience:
Maximum 30
- Recording:
No problem