COPYRIGHT FOR LIBRARIANS: BUILDING CAPACITY AMONG EDUCATORS AND LIBRARIANS USING AN OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE

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1 COPYRIGHT FOR LIBRARIANS: BUILDING CAPACITY AMONG EDUCATORS AND LIBRARIANS USING AN OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE REGIONAL SEMINAR IN DAKAR, SENEGAL OCTOBER 2013 Supported by UNESCO, EIFL and Consortium des Bibliothèques de l Enseignement Supérieur du Sénégal (COBESS)

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction... 3 Regional training seminar in Dakar, Senegal... 3 Programme and agenda... 4 Wednesday, 23 October 2013 (afternoon)... 4 Thursday, 24 October Friday, 25 October w ww.eifl.net

3 INTRODUCTION Access to knowledge is fundamental to education and research, the improvement of lives, and the creation of human capital upon which the development of societies depends. Students and scholars in developing countries often rely entirely on the library for learning and research materials. Academics and researchers need access to current, quality resources for continuing professional development. By providing comprehensive digital collections and staff equipped with the knowledge and skills in all aspects of the provision of access to knowledge, libraries can provide this essential support. Legal issues, in particular copyright sets the rules on access and use of knowledge and learning content. Restrictive copyright laws create legal barriers to accessing resources for education, research and personal development. This can have significant consequences for libraries in developing and transition countries where the ability to produce and use knowledge is a major factor in development, and where funds to purchase copyright-protected materials are limited. In order to support the role of libraries and to defend their interests in providing access to knowledge especially in the digital environment, librarians should be informed about copyright law in general, the aspects of copyright law that most affect libraries and how librarians can most effectively participate in the processes by which copyright law is interpreted and shaped. The goal is to empower library professionals to become knowledgeable advocates and international proponents of fair access for all. REGIONAL TRAINING SEMINAR IN DAKAR, SENEGAL In furtherance of this objective, EIFL is organizing a regional training seminar in west and francophone Africa in cooperation with our local partner, Consortium of Libraries of Higher Education in Senegal (Consortium des Bibliothèques de l Enseignement Supérieur du Sénégal - COBESS). Participants were invited from the following countries in which EIFL works that are classified by UNESCO as part of the west and francophone African region: Senegal (host), Egypt 1, Ghana, Mali, Nigeria, Zambia. There are two beneficiary groups: academics involved in the teaching of library school students (future professionals) in the region and the local librarians in Senegal. The seminar promotes South-South and North- South-South cooperation in two key public interest communities libraries and education. In addition, the seminar will support the local library community that is seeking to improve the national copyright law to increase legitimate access to learning materials 2. The curriculum Copyright for Librarians, an Open Educational Resource (OER) on copyright law developed by EIFL and Harvard s Berkman Center for Internet and Society will be used 3. (French translation launched in 2012). The program is based on successful events held in east Africa (2009) and eastern Europe (2010) when awareness was raised about the teaching of copyright to librarians resulting in take-up by library schools, and local librarians received new knowledge about the library perspective on copyright and access to knowledge. 1 Due to the current political situation, there is no representative from Egypt. 2 Libraries in Senegal advocate for development, w ww.eifl.net

4 ABOUT EIFL EIFL is an international not-for-profit organization dedicated to enabling access to knowledge through libraries in developing countries to contribute to sustainable economic and social development. EIFL partners with libraries and library consortia in more than 60 developing and transition countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Through our programs we support the development of well-resourced libraries, modern Information Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure, skilled staff to provide essential support to students and scholars, and innovative services in public libraries. The program Copyright and Libraries, known as EIFL-IP, advocates for a fair and balanced copyright system that supports libraries in providing access to knowledge. EIFL-IP builds capacity among librarians in the EIFL network by providing training and advice in copyright issues, producing tailored resources, and supporting advocacy campaigns. Our partner in Senegal is the Consortium of Libraries of Higher Education in Senegal (Consortium des Bibliothèques de l Enseignement Supérieur du Sénégal - COBESS) that consists of 31 university, research institute and special libraries. Learn more at PROGRAM AND AGENDA WEDNESDAY, 23 OCTOBER 2013 (AFTERNOON) INFORMAL ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION ON LIBRARIES, COPYRIGHT AND ACCESS TO KNOWLEDGE 3PM 5PM at Salle de formation, Bibliothèque Centrale, Université Cheikh Anta Diop (UCAD) with invited overseas participants and local guests. Copyright for librarians: the EIFL perspective and EIFL resources for librarians Teresa Hackett EIFL-IP Program Manager The EIFL-IP network of copyright librarians, Benson Njobvu, Head of Department, Library & Information Studies, University of Zambia, and EIFL-IP Zambia Access to knowledge for development: why librarians need to know about copyright, Awa Diouf Cissé, UCAD, and EIFL-IP Senegal pm Tea break pm Tour of the Bibliothèque Centrale 4 w ww.eifl.net

5 THURSDAY, 24 OCTOBER 2013 SEMINAR ON THE TEACHING OF COPYRIGHT TO LIBRARIANS IN THE REGION AND TEACHING COPYRIGHT USING COPYRIGHT FOR LIBRARIANS (CFL): AN OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE 9.30AM 5PM Salle de formation, Bibliothèque Centrale, Université Cheikh Anta Diop (UCAD) with invited overseas participants and local guests. Moderator: Teresa Hackett, EIFL-IP Program Manager 9.30 Welcome and introductions 9.40 Introducing a course on Legal Issues for Information Professionals: the experience at the University of Zambia, Benson Njobvu, Head of Department, Library & Information Studies, University of Zambia Teaching copyright: the experience of the University of Bamako, Mali Abdrahamane Anne, University of Bamako, Mali Teaching copyright: the experience of the University of Ghana Samuel Nii Bekoe Tackie, Dept of Information Studies, University of Ghana Teaching copyright: the experience of Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria Prof. Zakari Mohammed, Dept of Library & Information Science, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria Time for questions and discussion Coffee break Introducing a course on copyright and librarians at UCAD: consideration of the issues Mamadou Diarra, Director, School for Librarians, Archivists and Documentalists (EBAD), UCAD Copyright for librarians : teaching copyright and introduction to the curriculum Prof. Peter Jaszi, American University Law School, Washington, D.C Discussion and questions Lunch 3.00 Copyright for librarians : teaching copyright and introduction to the curriculum Prof. Peter Jaszi, (contd) 4.00 Implementation of Copyright for librarians : discussion, ideas, next steps 5.00 Close of session 7.30PM GROUP DINNER WITH INVITED LOCAL GUESTS AT RESTAURANT LE RELAIS SPORTIF, CORNICHE 5 w ww.eifl.net

6 FRIDAY, 25 OCTOBER 2013 INTENSIVE TRAINING FOR SENEGALESE LIBRARIANS 10AM 4.30PM at Université Cheikh Anta Diop, Ucad 2, Salle visio conférence Moderator: Prof. Henry Sène (TBC) Welcome and introductions Ms Phillomène Faye, President COBESS Minister of Higher Education and / or Rector of the University (TBC) Anne Muller, UNESCO office in Dakar Copyright and the Public Domain: Why the Law is of Increasing Importance to Librarians, Prof. Peter Jaszi, American University Law School, Washington, D.C Making copyright work for libraries: international developments Teresa Hackett EIFL-IP Program Manager Coffee break African Copyright & Access to Knowledge Project (ACA2K): Senegal country report (2009), Assane Faye, Université de Bambey,Senegal Copyright and access to knowledge: squaring the circle / Droit d'auteur et droit d'accès au savoir : la quadrature du cercle, M. Malamine Diouf, Directeur Bibliothèque Centrale UGB Access to knowledge for development:state of the art in Senegal and why librarians need to know about copyright. Awa Diouf Cissé, UCAD Questions and discussion Lunch 3.00 The role of the Senegalese Copyright Office, priorities and issues concerning libraries, M. Mounirou Sy, Head of Senegalese Copyright Office (BSDA) or a representative from BSDA 3.30 The role of the politician in supporting libraries and Access to Knowledge, representative to be confirmed 3.45 Q&A sessionwith all the speakers 4.30 Close of session 6 w ww.eifl.net