FYI an interesting webinar on Copyright! Registration information below. Clare Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library Law Consultant Library of Michigan MembielaC@michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov> 517-335-8132 The research and resources above are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. "the State may not, consistently with the spirit of the First Amendment, contract the spectrum of available knowledge." Griswold v. Connecticut, 381 U.S. 479, 482 (1965). [Michigan.gov/Vote logo Description automatically generated]<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/>Get personalized voter information on early voting and other topics at Michigan.gov/Vote<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/>. From: U.S. Copyright Office <copyright@service.govdelivery.com> Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 11:31 AM To: Membiela, Clare (MDE) <MembielaC@michigan.gov> Subject: U.S. Copyright Office Announces Webinar on Copyright Essentials for Visual Artists and Photographers CAUTION: This is an External email. Please send suspicious emails to abuse@michigan.gov<mailto:abuse@michigan.gov> [U.S. Copyright Logo] U.S. Copyright Office Announces Webinar on Copyright Essentials for Visual Artists and Photographers NewsNet 1059<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fcopyright.gov%2Fnewsnet%2F2025%2F1059.html%3Floclr=eanco/1/01000194a899f708-3e92cd31-28e9-476f-8a03-2b5495770228-000000/LVdGci3hWawp-auiTbvAmXtCnyAcRz34j1Xwd94iF9g=389> January 27, 2025 The U.S. Copyright Office invites you to register<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Floc.zoomgov.com%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2FWN_xlGkrKj3QMCZFqeCd3P13w/1/01000194a899f708-3e92cd31-28e9-476f-8a03-2b5495770228-000000/ja1opFSTdvsx6gOov3_ueSszkrWLoSWco-WRcWrkm1A=389> to attend a Copyright Essentials three-part series of online webinars, with the first session occurring on February 19 at 1:00 p.m. eastern time. 1) Creativity in Focus: Copyright Essentials for Visual Artists and Photographers 2) Find Your Voice: Copyright Essentials for Musicians 3) The Plot Thickens: Copyright Essentials for Writers These webinars are for creators in the visual art, music, and literary professions. In the first session, join us as the Copyright Office discusses what visual artists, including graphic designers and photographers, should know about copyright-from the types of visual art works protectable by copyright to registration application options and how our Public Information Office can help. The second session will take place in April and cover similar information for musicians, including songwriters and performers. The third session will occur in August and address related topics for writers. Attendees will also learn copyright basics, answers to commonly asked questions, and where to find Copyright Office educational resources. Register<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Floc.zoomgov.com%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2FWN_xlGkrKj3QMCZFqeCd3P13w%23%2Fregistration/1/01000194a899f708-3e92cd31-28e9-476f-8a03-2b5495770228-000000/mDAC3iFq-RerYQpliSLfvfE5Ahw4lcWsifnC7K76mzw=389> to attend. Speakers: * Jessica Chinnadurai, Attorney-Advisor, Office of Public Information and Education * Laura Kaiser, Attorney-Advisor, Office of Public Information and Education Prior Copyright Essentials webinars can be viewed on our website: * Copyright Essentials: Myths Explained<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.copyright.gov%2Fevents%2Fcopyright-myths-explained%2F%3Floclr=eanco/1/01000194a899f708-3e92cd31-28e9-476f-8a03-2b5495770228-000000/xBBz_ZPq58PInIUzWYeUFY4CZXloJ5Xlkt05Cbupud0=389> * Copyright Essentials: Myths Explained September 2024 Update<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.copyright.gov%2Fevents%2Fcopyright-myths-explained-sept-2024%2F%3Floclr=eanco/1/01000194a899f708-3e92cd31-28e9-476f-8a03-2b5495770228-000000/PU7-CNqNk5vRoMrgR3DJntcBHYk4lFiPIv4-FHCd3VQ=389> The Copyright Office strategic goal of Copyright for All means making the copyright system as understandable and accessible to as many members of the public as possible, through initiatives including education and outreach. 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