1. COPYRIGHT IN THE DIGITAL AGE Sarah Brear Development Manager

2. What is copyright? One of the main intellectual property (IP) rights Protects the physical expression of original ideas. Legislation – CDPA and others Types of work

3. The importance of copyright Protecting creativity Importance of UK’s creative industries Educational benefits

4. The Digital Age What does the law say? Free-to-view v. free-to-copy Ease of access Changing learning practices and business modes.

6. We are owned by publishers (PLS) and authors (ALCS) and represent visual creators (DACS) via an agency agreement.

7. We protect creativity by enabling publishers and creators to get a fair reward when their work is copied.

8. We offer licensing solutions to all sectors in the UK - providing easy, legal access to copyright publications and business information.

9. All fees we collect are paid to creators & publishers, less 11% costs.

11. CLA Education Licences Further Education Higher Education Schools

12. Electronic Publishing What is a publisher? E-books E-book platforms Google Book Settlement and Orphan Works

13. Top Tips Check terms and conditions carefully. Cite all sources, and encourage students to do the same. If in doubt, don’t assume... ASK!

14. Thanks for listening – any questions?