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Specialist in Copyright Course

What will I learn?

Sharpen your skills with our Specialist in Copyright Course, specially made for Library Science professionals here in Namibia. Get to grips with licensing agreements, permissions, and the basics of copyright. Become a master of public domain, Creative Commons, and how fair use applies to our situation. Learn how to deal with copyright issues, develop library rules, and keep up-to-date with changes in the law. Create useful copyright guides and resources. This course is straight to the point, top-notch, and will give you the confidence and know-how to tackle any copyright problem.

Apoia's Unique Features

Online course with lifetime access
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online support always available
Select and arrange the chapters you wish to study
Customize your course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study anytime, no internet connection required

Develop skills

Enhance the growth of the practical skills listed below

Master licensing agreements: Understand and negotiate library licensing terms effectively, our way.

Understand copyright basics: Get a good handle on the key things and what copyright law covers.

Identify public domain works: Know the difference between content that's free for all and content that's protected.

Apply fair use principles: Judge and use fair use in library settings, the Namibian way.

Develop copyright policies: Create and make sure library rules are followed.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can modify the chapters and the workload.

  • Select which chapter to commence with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can include

You’ll be able to generate additional chapters similar to the examples below

This is a free course focused on personal and professional growth. It does not equate to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate qualification, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.