Scared of licensing? Don't be! This preconference will be a straightforward introduction to some of the most common licensing terms and what to look out for. This is not just for electronic resource librarians but will help anyone in libraries who work with resources better understand how they and their patrons can use those resources. We'll work through a number of terms, review sample licenses and leave with a better understanding of what our libraries are agreeing to when we sign on the dotted line.
Note: I’m not a lawyer and am not offering legal advice. Instead, this session will focus on practical guidance to help you feel more confident reading and understanding the licenses you encounter before you send them to legal counsel, if you're the library signatory or after they are on file!
