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CCM400 Digital Copyright Issues

Certificate in Copyright Management Course: Digital Copyright Issues

Dates: 10 – 30 March 2010

This online course covers issues relating to digital copyright.  Topics covered include:

• copyright protection in digital v. traditional works
• digital works that are protected
• determining whether a digital work is protected by copyright
• existing laws that deal with digital copyright issues
• defining "electronic rights"
• licenses (for digital works) v. assignments of copyright
• digital licensing overview (Note: CCM 600 deals with how to work with digital license agreements)
• the role of a written Digital License Policy
• copyright treatment of specific digital uses of content including viewing content on a computer monitor, scanning/digitizing, Web site content, using digital images, manipulating digital images, file-sharing, electronic reserves and online course material, teaching online/distance education, email, linking, framing, discussions lists such as listservs, bulletin boards and newsgroups, browsing, caching, blogs, news feeds, downloading, printing, e-transfer, e-archive, digital libraries or digital library projects, digital database of articles, internal v. external uses, peer-to-peer file sharing
• DRM (digital rights management) and the future of digital copyright

Questions? Need more info? Contact clicku@sla.org.

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The New execuBook: "Twitterville" by Shel Israel

How does IBM control the way its employees use Twitter?

It doesn't. Every day, employees of the world's largest computer company are involved in thousands of conversations on Twitter, the fast-growing social media communications tool, yet no one at IBM corporate headquarters decided that employees should tweet, there's no official policy directly applicable to Twitter, and employees can talk with anyone they wish about anything they want. And IBM is delighted with the results. Twitter saves time, brings employees and customers closer together, and makes the company collectively smarter.

In this execuBook, author Shel Israel describes how IBM and Dell, among other companies, are using Twitter for business purposes, and offers advice on how you can begin your Twitterville journey on the right foot.

This summary looks at the business implications of one of the most successful social media tools. It will be of interest to managers who want to stay abreast and take advantage of this powerful communications phenomenon.

If you want to read the full summary please log into your execuBooks account at http://www.aheadspace.com/login.cfm. Don't have an account? Visit Click U to get one.

CIC03: CI Published Source Collection: Managing the Function

CI Certificates Course: CIC03 CI Published Source Collection: Managing the Function

Dates: 1 - 19 March 2010

This online course continues the exploration of the functions of the Intelligence Process/Cycle with Published Source Collection (aka literature research or secondary research). We will focus on managing the function by examining 1) differences between intelligence literature research and general business research 2) types of intelligence literature research 3) specific requirements and considerations for intelligence research 4) how to design literature research projects to support analytical requirements 5) how to structure and manage the intelligence information center, its resources, and efforts. Throughout, we will consider the variety of literature resources used in CI: print, fee-based content and Web-based content.

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The New execuBook: "Common Wealth: Economics for a Crowded Planet" by Jeffrey Sachs

The environmental crisis, the population explosion, persistent poverty, global security... how can mankind cope with the daunting challenges of the 21st century?

To solve the world's problems, says author Jeffrey Sachs, we'll need a new model of cooperation based on global agreements and international law, with financial commitments from both rich countries and emerging markets. Although we face enormous challenges, our planet has the resources to feed humanity and support long-term economic prosperity if managed carefully.

In this execuBook, Sachs outlines his vision for achieving that goal. It all begins, he concludes, with the power of the individual - the power of one.

This summary looks at the difficulties and opportunities that lie ahead for human beings on a crowded planet. It will be of interest to everyone who wants to understand the world we live in and how to improve it.

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Drexel Spring 2010 Deadline - Apply Now and Save On Tuition!

The iSchool at Drexel (College of Information Science and Technology) offers its distinguished programs in a convenient online format. In fact, U.S. News & World Report recognizes Drexel as having one of the 10 largest online graduate library science programs in the country and ranks its M.S. in Library and Information Science as one of the "Top 10 Library and Information Studies" programs in 2010.

Take advantage of the opportunities Drexel Online can offer you through its educational partnership with SLA.

Visit www.drexel.com/sla to apply online at no cost. Complete your application by March 1st to begin class this spring. Be sure to enter “SLA” as your partner code on your application to receive a 20% tuition reduction!

For additional information or assistance with your application, please contact Valerie Malinowski, SLA-Drexel Online partnership liaison, at +1-215-895-0915 or vm97@drexel.edu.

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The New execuBook: "The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs" by Carmine Gallo

Why is a presentation by Steve Jobs always so compelling?

Jobs is the most captivating communicator on the world stage, according to author Carmine Gallo, because he has transformed the typical dull, technical, plodding slide show into a theatrical event complete with heroes, villains, a supporting cast and stunning backdrops. And his techniques can be learned and adopted by others.

In this execuBook, Gallo explains how Jobs approaches the task of crafting a presentation - such as using seven elements to create the underlying story, and drafting the initial outline on paper, not on a computer - and describes the care, thought and attention to detail that go into every step of the process.

This summary is a guide to applying the techniques of a brilliant communicator. It will be of interest to anyone who wants to make more effective and exciting presentations.

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CCM200 U.S. Copyright Law Principles

Certificate in Copyright Management Course: U.S. Copyright Law Principles

Dates: 16 February – 5 March 2010

This online course covers principles in U.S. copyright law, including the U.S. Copyright Act, and court cases. Topics covered include:

• background on U.S. copyright law
• what the U.S. copyright law consists of
• criteria for copyright protection (e.g., originality and fixation)
• what works are protected
• how to protect copyright works (e.g., registration and copyright notice requirements)
• who owns a work
• what rights are protected by copyright
• what is the duration of copyright protection
• how are rights exploited
• how is copyright infringed
• what are the remedies for infringing copyright

Questions? Need more info? Contact clicku@sla.org.

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EOS International Scholarships for Click U's KM Certificates Program

EOS International, the innovative and award-winning library automation and knowledge management solutions provider, has partnered with the Special Libraries Association (SLA) to offer EOS clients scholarships for SLA’s Knowledge Management (KM) Certificate Program.

Through this scholarship, EOS will contribute US$200 per KM course.

If you are an EOS client and would like to take advantage of the scholarship please register for a course and then contact clicku@sla.org.

The next course, KMKS11 Knowledge Management Project Management, begins 8 February 2010.