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CAVAL Copyright Permissions Service
19 January 2010
CAVAL members can now subscribe to a centralised Copyright Permissions Service specialising in seeking copyright permissions for the academic sector. The service will commence in 2010 and be established in phases. The first phase is to manage permissions requests for the following areas:
- teaching & learning
- e-repositories
- research projects
- format shifting
The new service will provide:
- A complete copyright permissions seeking service for the use of third party material within the learning environment
- Records management of permissions documentation, including terms and conditions of permissions, using an in-house developed database
- Informed advice to the institution’s nominated copyright liaison officers on obtaining permissions
Phase two of the service will included a searchable online database of all permissions obtained or requested including details of permission expiration and renewal.
To obtain further information, discuss your institution’s needs or receive a detailed proposal please contact Sara Hearn, Manager CAVAL Copyright Permissions Service, sara.hearn@caval.edu.au
Presentation & Discussion RMIT University 30th September 2009
09 October 2009
CAVAL is pleased to welcome Dr Michael Stephens to Australia as its 2009 Visiting Scholar. Michael is an internationally recognized Web 2.0 commentator, writer and library academic based at Dominican University’s Graduate School of Library and Information Science, outside Chicago.
In a world first for CAVAL and its project partners, CityLibraries Townsville and Dominican University, Michael’s research is focusing on the value and effect of Learning 2.0 programs in libraries. His research while 2009 Visiting Scholar aims to develop a pioneering model for what Michael terms "an exemplary Learning 2.0 program for Australian libraries."
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ALIA and CAVAL announce new direction for public LIS training in 2010
09 September 2009
CAVAL Ltd and the Australian Library and Information Association Ltd (ALIA) are pleased to announce the transition of CAVAL’s Public Training Program in February 2010.
The Public Training Program has been a highly successful activity for CAVAL over a number of years, but with a company strategy to focus on business-to-business relationships, CAVAL decided earlier this year to transition the service to a more appropriate environment.
Sue Hutley, Executive Director of ALIA, said, 'This ground-breaking deal has been identified by the ALIA Board of Directors as a very good ‘fit’ for our service to members. ALIA will use the Public Training Program as a basis for further enhancing professional development opportunities to its 6,000 members.’
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Presentation for CAVAL Members by Dr Michael Stephens
04 September 2009
As you will already be aware, internationally recognised Web 2.0 commentator, writer and library academic, Dr Michael Stephens, is CAVAL’s 2009 Visiting Scholar.
Partnering with CityLibraries Townsville and Dominican University Graduate School of Library and Information Science, CAVAL supports Dr Stephens’ visit to Australia this year.
In a world first for CAVAL and its project partners, Dr Stephens' research is focusing on the value and effect of Learning 2.0 programs in libraries.
Working with a co-researcher from CityLibraries Townsville, Dr Stephens' research aims to develop a pioneering model for what he terms "an exemplary Learning 2.0 program for Australian libraries."
CAVAL Members are invited to attend a presentation by Dr Stephens about his work in Australia, and discuss the wider implications for libraries in this country and internationally.
Wednesday 30th September 2009
10am – 12pm
Seminar Room 1, RMIT Swanston Library, Building 8, Level 5, 360 Swanston St, Melbourne.
Refreshments will be provided.
There will be no charge to CAVAL Members for this event. Limited places will be made available to non-members, with a modest entry fee per person.
For more information and to register online, visit
http://www.caval.edu.au/course-description.html?CID=3548
Registrations must be received by 5pm Thursday 24th September.
Numbers for this presentation are limited and Members are urged to register quickly to avoid disappointment. Preference will be given to Members. Subject to demand, a second session may be organised.
For Dr Stephens' acclaimed Tame the Web blog, visit http://tametheweb.com/