Wednesday 10/24 @ 1 pm EDT

Series:  Classic Community Conversation
Topic: Open Access Week:  Public Domain and Digitization

Host/Speakers: Freya Anderson, Head of Information Services, Alaska State Libraries and Sandra Enimil, Head, Copyright Resources Center, The Ohio State University

In celebration of Open Access Week, we will explore the issues of Public Domain in the framework of Digitalization and Digital Media.  The issues of Open Access, Public Domain and Digital Rights continue to pose vexing issues for the Digital Environment.  From the point of view of Information Services and Copyright Resources; this session will highlight the Challenges, Issues and Opportunities in this arena. 

Discussion Questions:

1.  What are the parameters and scope of Public Domain?
2. What are the obligations of Digital users in regard to Public Domain?
3. Discuss the various tools related to Public Domain.
4. What is the impact of Open Access in terms of Public Domain, Copyright & Digital Rights Management?