Confessions of a Mad Librarian

From Jack Bouve:

The Center for Intellectual Property at University of Maryland University College are holding a series of online workshops devoted to IP concerns in academia. Two in the fall, two this winter, and with some big names attached:

This year's exciting lineup includes four outstanding workshops:

E-Reserves and Copyright
October 17-October 28, 2005
Moderated by Laura (Lolly) Gasaway, Esq.
Professor of Law and Director, Law Library, University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and the University Campus: A Safe Harbor?
November 7-November 18, 2005
Moderated by Arnold Lutzker, Esq.
Senior Partner, Lutzker, Lutzker & Settlemyer, LLP

DRM in Higher Education
January 23 - February 3, 2006
Moderated by Kimberly Kelley, Ph.D., and by Clifford Lynch, Ph.D.
Dr. Kelley is Associate Provost, Information and Library Services,
and Executive Director of the Center for Intellectual Property,
University of Maryland University College.
Dr. Lynch is Executive Director of the Coalition for Networked
Information and the 2004-2006 Intellectual Property Scholar at the
Center for Intellectual Property.

Copyright and Academic Culture
February 20 - March 3, 2006
Moderated by Siva Vaidhyanathan, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Culture and Communication at New York
University.

WORKSHOP FORMAT: Each online workshop will last approximately two weeks, providing the participants with an in-depth understanding of core intellectual property issues facing higher education. They will include course readings, chats and online discussions. Participants will receive daily response and feedback from the workshop moderators. Please visit the web site for all course objectives.

REGISTRATION:
Register early since space is limited and in order to get the best
discounts. Early registration is just $125 each (regularly $150 each); two workshops $225; three workshops $350; four workshops for only $400!
A significant discount is given for full time graduate students until places are filled; please consult the website for details.
To register online, visit https://nighthawk.umuc.edu/CIPReg.nsf/Application?OpenForm.
For additional information call 240-582-2965 or visit our web site.