Google Books Settlement Plenary

Times (EST): October 08, 2009: 13:00 - 15:30
Description: Hosted by Deb deBruijn, Executive Director, CRKN, this session is targeted to all CRKN members (library directors, librarians, researchers, and university administrators), and anyone with an interest in intellectual property, public policy and open access developments. This session consists of a moderated panel featuring speakers engaged in the issue from different perspectives. They will provide an overview of the Google Book settlement issues, explore implications for Canadian universities, libraries, authors and publishers, and consider international perspectives. The session will conclude with a Q&A with the panel.

Resources:
1.Google Books Settlement Plenary - Horava
2.Google Books Settlement Plenary - Parent
3.Google Books Settlement Plenary - Westcott
4.Google Books Settlement Plenary Intro
Presenter(s): Grace Westcott, Barrister & Solicitor; Vice-Chair, Canadian Copyright Institute; CRKN Advisory Board
Presenter(s): Tony Horava, Collections and Information Resources Coordinator, University of Ottawa
Presenter(s): Ingrid Parent, University Librarian, University of British Columbia; Incoming Treasurer on CRKN Board of Directors
Moderator: Paul Whitney, City Librarian, Vancouver Public Library; Chair, Copyright Forum; CRKN Advisory Board