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Welcome to the Copyright for Librarians course [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiki wiki]. This is a central location for all of the information in the course. It explains how the course works and where information is located. It describes the differences between the Connexions course modules, the Rotisserie question assignments, and the wiki. It also sets out the basic way a course should work. 
If you have a question about any of these things, this wiki should be the first place you check for the answer.
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===About The Course===
===How to Use this Course===
 
The course includes three key resources:
 
* [http://cnx.org/content/col10698/latest/ Connexions "Course Modules"]. Course modules are self-directed classes which can be studied online or printed at any time. A module might be thought of as a broad topic, so each time you begin reading a new module, you begin learning about a new topic. They are located on the Connexions website. You can learn more about how to use Connexions [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/copyrightforlibrarians/How_to_use_the_Connexions_platform_to_access%2C_edit_and_repurpose_the_text_book here].
 
* [http://h2o.law.harvard.edu/ViewProject.do?projectID=1012 Rotisserie Assignments]. These contain questions that should be answered after studying a module in order to test what you have learned. They are located on Rotisserie, a special software program that makes it easier for groups to discuss complex issues and learn from each other. You can learn more about how to use Rotisserie [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/copyrightforlibrarians/How_to_prepare_a_Rotisserie_session here]. 
 
* The resources, instructions, and content in this wiki.


===How to get started with the platforms===
This course is designed primarily for librarians in developing and transition countries.  Others are, of course, free to consult it for any purpose, but the curriculum is aimed primarily at the audience of librarians.


First, you will begin by reading a module in the [http://cnx.org/content/col10698/latest/ Connexions] virtual textbook. You should follow the [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/copyrightforlibrarians/Calendar calendar] developed by your instructor or institution so you know you are reading the right module at the right time.  
The course materials may be used in three different ways.  First, they can provide the basis for a self-taught course. A librarian can read the modules in sequence -- or focus on the modules that address issues that interest him or her.


The [[calendar]] will also tell you when you must respond to the questions on [http://h2o.law.harvard.edu/ViewProject.do?projectID=1012 Rotisserie]. Again, as with the modules, you should pay close attention to the [[calendar]] so that you stay on schedule. In order to assist you with keeping track of the assignments, you will receive email updates with the Rotisserie questions and deadlines for each particular session.  
Second, the course materials can be used in a traditional classroom-based course. In such a setting, the instructor will of course determine the pace at which the materials are read and will select topics for discussion. The instructor may find useful the discussion questions we have included in the modules, but will likely identify additional questions as well.


One key difference between the modules and the Rotisserie assignments that modules can be accessed at anytime, while Rotisserie assignments are only available for limited times. Again, you should make sure to check your [[calendar]] often so that you stay on schedule.
Third and finally, the materials can be used in a distance-learning course.  An instructor will guide the inquiry,  but the librarians taking the course will participate remotely through their computers.  To assist the instructors in such settings, we have included a discussion tool, originally developed at the Berkman Center, known as the rotisserie.  A manual explaining to instructors how they might use the rotisserie is available here.  Instructions explaining to students how to sign up for and use the rotisserie are available here.  This system can be used to facilitate conversations among the students concerning the Assignments we have included in each module. Alternatively, an instructor could identify different questions.


===First Steps===
===Help Us Improve the Course===


Institutions and learners may create pages for each new class or Rotisserie session, with a [[calendar]] for study and assignments. An [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/copyrightforlibrarians/Talk:Main_Page open space] is available for learners and instructors' comments.
We hope to update and refine these materials periodically.  To do so, we need help from users.  Please let us know if a piece of information contained in a module is incorrect or out of date. If you have suggestions concerning either the content of the modules or the way in which the content is presented, we are eager to hear them. Finally, librarians are strongly encouraged to let us know how any of the issues addressed in the modules are handled in their home countries; we will try to include that information in future versions.


The first thing you should do to get started as a learner or a teacher is to read this wiki and explore [http://cnx.org/content/col10698/latest/ Connexions] and [http://h2o.law.harvard.edu/ViewProject.do?projectID=1012 Rotisserie]. This will help you understand how the course is organized, what tools are involved, and how they are used.
You can make these suggestions in either of two ways.  First, if you would like your suggestion to be available to the public, please click on the "Discussion" tab at the top of the module page to which your suggestion is relevant. Second, you can simply email us at feedback@cyber.law.harvard.edu.


As an instructor, you may create a [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/copyrightforlibrarians/How_to_prepare_a_Rotisserie_session new Rotisserie session] at any time. You may use some basic questions that we have provided. Or, you may add in your own questions, or use another distance learning platform to complement the content in the modules.  
We look forward to your contributions.


As a student, you should register for the appropriate [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/copyrightforlibrarians/Participate_on_the_Rotisserie_when_a_session_has_been_open Rotisserie session] in order to receive assignment questions by email from your institution.
The Berkman team


Please note that [http://h2o.law.harvard.edu/ViewProject.do?projectID=1012 Rotisserie] sessions are not moderated by the authors of the textbook, and that neither the [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu// Berkman Center] nor [http://www.harvard.edu// Harvard University] will be able to provide any tutoring, evaluation, diploma or certificate to registered students. These tasks and services may be provided by any other institution willing to implement this course.


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How to Use this Course

This course is designed primarily for librarians in developing and transition countries. Others are, of course, free to consult it for any purpose, but the curriculum is aimed primarily at the audience of librarians.

The course materials may be used in three different ways. First, they can provide the basis for a self-taught course. A librarian can read the modules in sequence -- or focus on the modules that address issues that interest him or her.

Second, the course materials can be used in a traditional classroom-based course. In such a setting, the instructor will of course determine the pace at which the materials are read and will select topics for discussion. The instructor may find useful the discussion questions we have included in the modules, but will likely identify additional questions as well.

Third and finally, the materials can be used in a distance-learning course. An instructor will guide the inquiry, but the librarians taking the course will participate remotely through their computers. To assist the instructors in such settings, we have included a discussion tool, originally developed at the Berkman Center, known as the rotisserie. A manual explaining to instructors how they might use the rotisserie is available here. Instructions explaining to students how to sign up for and use the rotisserie are available here. This system can be used to facilitate conversations among the students concerning the Assignments we have included in each module. Alternatively, an instructor could identify different questions.

Help Us Improve the Course

We hope to update and refine these materials periodically. To do so, we need help from users. Please let us know if a piece of information contained in a module is incorrect or out of date. If you have suggestions concerning either the content of the modules or the way in which the content is presented, we are eager to hear them. Finally, librarians are strongly encouraged to let us know how any of the issues addressed in the modules are handled in their home countries; we will try to include that information in future versions.

You can make these suggestions in either of two ways. First, if you would like your suggestion to be available to the public, please click on the "Discussion" tab at the top of the module page to which your suggestion is relevant. Second, you can simply email us at feedback@cyber.law.harvard.edu.

We look forward to your contributions.

The Berkman team


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