An Introduction to the Creative Commons

Abstract

Creative Commons (CC) licenses provide those creating copyrightable works with an opportunity to outline terms under which others can reuse them, eliminating the need for users to seek permission for their use of the work. With over one billion CC licensed works available online; chances are good that librarians and patrons encounter these works frequently. Unfortunately there are many myths and misconceptions surround the CC licenses. In this webinar, we will work to sort fact from fiction by exploring each of the seven licenses in- depth, reviewing relevant court cases to see what they tell us about the use of CC licensed works, and explore best practices for licensing our own works under CC licenses and helping our patrons to do the same.