(via Nicole Swanson, CARLI)
CARLI is pleased to invite you to “Deconstructing the CASE Act: Libraries, Users, and Copyright Small Claims,” a webinar presented by Sara R. Benson, Timothy Vollmer, and Carla S. Meyers on Wednesday, August 24, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM CDT.
The Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement (CASE) Act went into effect this summer and brought with it a flurry of copyright litigation. It is important for librarians to understand how the CASE Act could impact libraries and the patrons librarians serve. The webinar will begin with background on how the CASE Act was passed and why it is important to libraries. Then, we will go through some key considerations for the CASE Act board process and conclude with some ways to communicate with staff and patrons about the CASE Act.
After this webinar, participants will be able to accomplish the following.
- understand how the Copyright Small Claims Board was created, and what it attempts to accomplish
- be able to explain how the small claims process affects library patrons and communities
- know how to opt out of a Copyright Small Claims Board proceeding (and why a participant might want to opt out)
- be able to provide to patrons and colleagues reliable information about the CASE Act and the small claims board proceedings
For more information, including presenter biographies, and to register, please go here.