Introduction

Welcome to the Copyright for Librarians course wiki. This is a central location for all of the information in the course. It explains how the course works and where information is located.

If you have a question, this wiki should be the first place you check for the answer.

About The Copyright for Librarians Distance Learning Course

The course includes three key resources:

• Connexions "Course Modules". Course Modules are self-directed classes which can be studied online or printed at any time. A Module might be thought of as a broad topic, so each time you begin reading a new Module, you begin learning about a new topic. They are located on the Connexions website. You can learn more about how to use Connexions here.

• Rotisserie Assignments. These contain questions that should be answered after studying a Module in order to test what you have learned. They are located on Rotisserie, a special sort of software that makes it easier for groups to discuss complex issues and learn from each other. You can learn more about how to use Rotisserie here.

• The resources, instructions, and content in this wiki.

How to get started with the platforms

First, you will begin by reading a Module on the Connexions virtual textbook. You should follow the calendar developed by your instructor or institution so you know you are reading the right module at the right time.

The calendar will also tell you when you must respond to the questions on Rotisserie. Again, as with the Modules, you should pay close attention to the calendar so you stay on schedule. In order to assist you with keeping track of things, you will receive email updatess with the Rotisserie questions and deadlines for each particular session.

One key difference between the Modules and the Rotisserie assignments that Modules can be accessed anytime while Rotisserie assignments are only available for limited times. Again, you should make sure to check your calendar often so that you keep on schedule.

Sessions

This website gathers all the material needed to follow the course modules as a learner, and to implement the course as an institution.

Institutions and learners may create pages for each new class or Rotisserie session, with a calendar for study and assignments. An open space is available for learners and instructors' comments.

The first thing you should do to get started as a learner or a teacher is to read this wiki and explore the platforms Connexions and Rotisserie, in order to understand how the course is organized, what tools are involved in this learning process, and to decide how you will use these resources.

You may read some or all of the textbook modules hosted on Connexions.

You may complement the textbook resource with assignments, research questions and participation in online group discussion, if a session has been open on the Rotisserie and is available in the calendar section of this website.

As an instructor, you can create a new session at any time by reusing the questions we provide, you may also update your own questions or use other distance learning platforms.

As a student, you should register to a Rotisserie session in order to receive assignment questions by email according to a calendar which will have been programmed in advance.

Please note that Rotisserie sessions are not moderated by the authors of the textbook, and that neither the Berkman Center nor Harvard University will be able to provide any tutoring, evaluation, diploma or certificate to registered students. These tasks and services may be provided by any other institution willing to implement this course.

Quick Access

• Connexions
• Rotisserie

The textbook modules are available both on Connexions and on this wiki

• Module 1
• Module 2
• Module 3
• Module 4
• Module 5
• Module 6
• Module 7