Today the British Library, JISC and the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA) are holding a briefing on the Digital Economy Act and the potential ramifications of the copyright infringement clauses for public sector organisations.
The speakers include:
- Robert Day, IT Manager, Cambridgeshire Libraries
- Robin Fry, Independent Legal Counsel
- Naomi Korn, IP Consultant
- Simon Milner, Director, Group Industry Policy, BT
- Professor Charles Oppenheim, Loughborough University
- Peter Tinson, UCISA
- Saskia Walzel, Policy Advocate, Consumer Focus
The numbers of attendees at the briefing had to be limited but, for those who could not attend, and for those who did and need a refresher, the presentations from the briefing are available below. Podcast interviews with the speakers will also be available within a week or so – watch this space.
Presentations
Robert Day’s presentation, DEA Briefing 29 June 2010
Robin Fry’s presentation, DEA Briefing 29 June 2010
Charles Oppenheim’s presentation, DEA Briefing 29 June 2010
Peter Tinson’s presentation, DEA Briefing 29 June 2010
Consumer Focus presentation, DEA Briefing, 29 June 2010
Naomi Korn’s presentation, DEA Briefing, 29 June 2010
Further information
MLA DEA Briefing document
British Library: Copyright for Education & Research report (PDF)
Consumer Focus: Guide to Ofcom’s initial obligations code (PDF)
Early in 2009 the Alliance commissioned a consortium led by Chris Batt Consulting to develop a prototype service that would bring together knowledge on all aspects of the digital content lifecycle in a form that would inform policy makers and practitioners to make effective decisions on the funding and development of digital services. The purpose was to create a demonstrator for “a road map on how public sector and other organisations should collaborate to align their activities for the benefit of all”. Digipedia, the resulting prototype, was launched at an international seminar in Oxford in Spring 2009 and as a result of its reception Chris Batt Consulting has now been commissioned to develop the prototype into a pilot that will form the foundation of sustainable service.
Find out more about the Digipedia vision and work programme by downloading this new booklet (PDF): Developing Digipedia (v1-04)
Business intelligence resulting from ‘user activity data’ could help universities to manage resources more efficiently, budget more effectively, make smarter purchasing decisions, and improve their services. JISC invites you to attend a workshop exploring the potential of this data which is derived from services such as library systems, virtual learning environments and student registries.
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This FREE workshop from the Strategic Content Alliance introduces simple and inexpensive Audience Analysis techniques. It aims to improve your knowledge and understanding about how to measure and demonstrate the impact of your collection or website beyond a simple numeric value ie number of hits. The workshop offers delegates the opportunity to get the most out of their collections and websites using a range of free tactical tools created by the Strategic Content Alliance.
The workshop is aimed primarily at delegates from universities, archives, museums, health, public service broadcasting, schools and cultural heritage. No particular technical knowledge is required as a prerequisite. However, we encourage delegates to consult the free audience analysis documentation at http://sca.jiscinvolve.org/audience-publications
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The Higher Education Academy and JISC would like to invite you to the Open Education Showcase: UK Perspectives on Open Educational Resources. This free one day event will showcase how the UK is supporting innovative learning, teaching and assessment by enabling universities and colleges to share educational materials freely online. The day will bring together British and international colleagues who are working towards the sustainable development and delivery of Open Educational Resources nationally and internationally.
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