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Apologies for cross postings Professional Learning Centre welcomes 2009 with a series of interactive, face-to-face Copyright and Archives courses coming up in January in both Toronto and Ottawa. Another session of our popular online course Freedom of Information and Privacy Protection is also coming up online. In January 2009 Dr. Jean Dryden, a leading Canadian expert on Copyright, will be teaching the following Copyright and Archives courses in Toronto and Ottawa. Please note that these are the only sessions of Copyright courses this year - register today! "Best presentation of Copyright that I have attended for a long time." "Great. I value that the instructor was willing and able to answer our individual questions." COPYRIGHT: UNDERSTANDING AND APPLYING THE RULES Led by an expert in Canadian copyright, this practical course uses a combination of lecture, cases and discussion to guide you through the key provisions of the Canadian Copyright Act and provide tools to analyze and deal with copyright issues and problems. Toronto <http://www.plc.ischool.utoronto.ca/coursedescription.asp?courseid=26>: Wed. 14 Jan 2009 1 day (6 hours) - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Instructor: Jean Dryden Fee: $199.00 Ottawa <http://www.plc.ischool.utoronto.ca/coursedescription.asp?courseid=53>: Tue. 20 Jan 2009 1 day (6 hours) - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Instructor: Jean Dryden Fee: $260.00 ____________________________________________________ COPYRIGHT IN IMAGES This one-day interactive course will present the copyright rules that apply specifically to all types of 'artistic works' and the application of the rules within the overall context of the Canadian Copyright Act. Designed for librarians, archivists and museum/gallery curators who are responsible for photograph and other 'artistic works'; photographers and artists wishing to protect their rights and anyone who uses photographs or other images to illustrate their work in print or online. Toronto: <http://www.plc.ischool.utoronto.ca/coursedescription.asp?courseid=199> Thu. 15 Jan 2009 1 day (6 hours) - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Instructor: Jean Dryden Fee: $199.00 Ottawa: <http://www.plc.ischool.utoronto.ca/coursedescription.asp?courseid=205>Wed. 21 Jan 2009 1 day (6 hours) - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Instructor: Jean Dryden Fee: $260.00 _____________________________________________________ COPYRIGHT IN A-V: SOUND RECORDINGS AND MOVING IMAGES This one-day interactive course will present the copyright rules which apply specifically to moving image materials and sound recordings and the application of the rules within the overall context of the Canadian Copyright Act. For librarians, archivists and museum curators who are responsible for collections of moving image materials; film-makers wishing to know more about their rights and anyone who uses moving image materials in their work. Toronto: <http://www.plc.ischool.utoronto.ca/coursedescription.asp?courseid=109> Fri. 16 Jan 2009 1 day (6 hours) - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Instructor: Jean Dryden Fee: $199.00 Ottawa <http://www.plc.ischool.utoronto.ca/coursedescription.asp?courseid=187>: Thu. 22 Jan 2009 1 day (6 hours) - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Instructor: Jean Dryden Fee: $260.00 ____________________________________________________ ARCHIVES FOR RECORDS MANAGERS AND LIBRARIANS Records managers, librarians, and archivists bring different expertise and different perspectives to the business of managing information. Their training has some common elements and some significant differences. This workshop is an introduction to archival principles and practice. The course will include the role of archives in information management, an overview of the main functions of archives, the ways that archival practice differs from and complements records management and library practices, and what is required to establish an archives program. Toronto <http://www.plc.ischool.utoronto.ca/coursedescription.asp?courseid=150>: Tue. 13 Jan 2009 1 day (6 hours) - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Instructor: Jean Dryden Fee: $199.0 Ottawa <http://www.plc.ischool.utoronto.ca/coursedescription.asp?courseid=163>: Mon. 19 Jan 2009 1 day (6 hours) - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Instructor: Jean Dryden Fee: $260.00 ________________________________________________________ FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PRIVACY PROTECTION <http://www.plc.ischool.utoronto.ca/coursedescription.asp?courseid=176> Mon. 19 Jan 2009 - Sun. 8 Mar 2009 7 weeks Instructor: David Hopkins Fee: $395.00 ($435.00 after Jan 5, 09) Optional cert For staff in all Canadian organizations involved in public access to information resources and/or the protection and proper use of records containing personal or sensitive information. This instructor-led online course discusses, in practical terms, best management and protection of personal and sensitive information as well as access to public-sector information. Participants are provided with knowledge and tools to ensure proper control over organizational information resources and compliance with legislative requirements. This is a comprehensive course balancing text, online group discussions, and exercises that allow participants to practice what they're learning. Participants are provided with practical materials to use at their respective worksites, including access to information and privacy protection audit tools, sample forms, and sample compliance-related deliverables. "Great course - well structured with relevant, current information." "The information contained in the course material was and is still proving to be very beneficial to me." "The various websites given are excellent. I have bookmarked many, if not all!" For more information and to register go to www.plc.ischool.utoronto.ca; call (416) 978 7111 or e-mail: [log in to unmask]