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Copyright Workshop on March 19, 10:00-11:30am

February 26, 2019 by Jillian Sandy

Copyright:  an evil plan for Disney to make money from Mickey Mouse until the end of time?  Perhaps. However, concepts surrounding intellectual property including fair use, the public domain, and Open Access have implications for everyone in higher education.

For further exploration of copyright concerns in the classroom, join us in the LAMC room 321 on Tuesday, March 19th from 10:00-11:30am.  Danielle Johnson, Digital Access Librarian at the Loyola Notre Dame Library, will provide information on copyright in education, hands-on learning activities, and answers to your questions.

Already a copyright expert?  Take our quiz below to test your knowledge!

Incredibly Serious and Challenging Copyright Quiz

For the images below, identify whether we are including each thanks to Open Access, public domain, or Creative Commons (or are you the U.S. Copyright Office here to break the bad news that we are violating copyright permissions)?

Image 1:  Cat by Vladimir Pustovit

picture of a gray cat reaching for a potted plant

Question:  Open Access, public domain, or Creative Commons?

Answer:  Creative Commons

Specifically, this image is licensed through Creative Commons by 2.0.  This means the creator allows use of this image for any reason as long as I give proper credit and place no additional restrictions on the use of this image; i.e. I can’t decide to copyright this image.

Image 2:  Woman with Earrings, 100-105 C.E., Brooklyn Museum

painting of a woman with dark hair and earrings

Question:  Open Access, public domain, or Creative Commons?

Answer:  in the public domain

Most works created before 1923 fall into the public domain (though there are exceptions).  The Brooklyn Museum also provides detailed information about copyright restrictions in this item’s Rights Statement, as many museums do.

Image 3: Boy Scout Scouting Asia by sasint

six children walk in a straight line across fields of green grass

Question:  Open Access, public domain, or Creative Commons?

Answer:  Open Access

This is also known as Creative Commons 0, meaning the creator has placed zero restrictions on use of this image.

However, note that this creator does still specify some requirements for use as it has been marked for editorial or non-commercial use only.  Though the creator does not require attribution, it’s still a good idea to give credit when you can. This will help others find the image should they wish to use it, as well as yourself if you forget where you found the image!

How did you do?

If you still have questions, we invite you to attend the 3/19 workshop, which will cover the basics of copyright law, including the public domain, exceptions for faculty in copyright law, licenses, fair use, and seeking permissions.

In the meantime, check out the library’s copyright guide for more information about using images and other works while respecting the rights holder (and avoiding getting sued)!

Header image of Copyright logo by PNGimg licensed CC 4.0 BY-NC

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BOOK SALE 2018!

September 24, 2018 by Amanda VerMeulen

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Brace yourselves, the book sale is coming…

The annual library book sale is Tuesday and Wednesday, October 2 & 3.

We will be selling books from 9am-4pm, rain or shine outside the entrance to the library. We have books in a range of subjects, so come early and often to get your favs!

Book Prices are $0.50 for paperbacks and $1.00 for hardcovers. Cash only! Sorry no OneCard, debit or credit cards 🙁 [Thankfully there’s an ATM conveniently located in the library lobby. Coincidence or conspiracy????? You decide.]

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Share your opinion with us & get a LAMC water bottle!

March 26, 2018 by Amanda VerMeulen

Computer usabilityThe LAMC is looking for students interested in trying out the a couple of websites and giving feedback while using them. This will help the Library, Archives & Media Center improve online services for the entire SMCM community. Participants will receive a LAMC water bottle!

What will I be doing in the study?
You will be asked to do several short tasks using two websites.  You will be asked to describe aloud your experiences while completing the tasks and also be asked follow up questions about your experience and perceptions of the websites.

How long is a session?
One hour

When and where?
The study will be held during the week of April 9-13.   You will be asked to participate at the Usability Testing Lab in Schaefer 256.

Interested in participating?  
Fill out this form indicating the times you are available to participate: https://goo.gl/forms/5ggof4i6TbSDsrYn2
Deadline is Friday, March 30.

This study (IRB SP18_37) has been approved by the SMCM IRB. If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Schoch at snmonaghan@smcm.edu.

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Open Access Week 2017

October 23, 2017 by Amanda VerMeulen

This week the SMCM Library, Archives & Media Center is celebrating and promoting Open Access Week

Open Access Logo

What is Open Access?

The Open Access movement believes in the FREE, IMMEDIATE, ONLINE access to results of scholarly research.

How can I find out more?

Check out our Open Access Week Research Guide for a crash course in the movement, tools for accessing Open Access materials recommended by SMCM Librarians, and more at libguides.smcm.edu/oaweek

How can I participate?

Stop by the first floor of the library and share your experiences accessing scholarly materials on the web!

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Haunted Susquehanna – Oct 25

October 20, 2017 by Amanda VerMeulen

Is Susquehanna a Cursed Estate?

WHEN: Wednesday, October 25, 2017, 7-8PM

WHERE: Commissioner’s Meeting Room – 41770 Baldridge Street, Leonardtown

Actual figure from the 1988 osteological study of the re-disinterred Rousby crypt.

Beginning with the Halloween murder of Christopher Rousby in 1684, St. Mary’s College of Maryland librarian Kent Randell will provide a detailed history of the adventures and misadventures of the occupants of the Susquehanna estate through the death of Henry James/Ignatius Carroll in 1884, 200 years after the Rousby murder. Recently uncovered genealogical clues regarding the Carroll and Rousby families of Southern Maryland, their connections to a second murdered Patuxent River Tax Collector, and the estate’s calamitous transfer to the Henry Ford Museum will also be discussed.

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BOOK SALE 2017!

September 29, 2017 by Amanda VerMeulen

book_sale_no_date

Brace yourselves, the book sale is coming…

The annual library book sale is Tuesday and Wednesday, October 3 & 4.

We will be selling books from 9am-4pm, rain or shine outside the entrance to the library. We have books in a range of subjects, so come early and often to get your favs!

Book Prices are $0.50 for paperbacks and $1.00 for hardcovers. Cash only! Sorry no OneCard, debit or credit cards 🙁 [Thankfully there’s an ATM conveniently located in the library lobby. Coincidence or conspiracy????? You decide.]

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PIZZA+CRAFTS+LIBRARY!!! MAY 3, 4-6PM!!!

May 2, 2017 by Amanda VerMeulen

Join us TOMORROW (May 3) from 4-6pm in the betaLounge on the Library first floor for

T-shirt UpCycling & PIZZA!

Turn a t-shirt into a reusable shopping bag, throw pillow, and more!

All supplies provided! No sewing necessary!

Pizza & snacks!

T-shirts generously donated by the Office of Sustainability and SMCM Freestore.

Flyer

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Africa and the African Diaspora in Campus Collections

February 1, 2017 by Amanda VerMeulen

Red, yellow, and black splatter paint type portrait of the head of a black man on purple background

January 31 – February 18, 2017 at the Boyden Gallery, St. Mary’s College of Maryland

About the exhibit: Africa and the African Diaspora in Campus Collections features objects held in campus collections that are relevant to teaching and learning about Africa, the African Diaspora and African-American history, culture and experience. The exhibition features artwork, documents, publications and artifacts from the SMCM Fine Art Collection, Library and Archives and Historic St. Mary’s City as well as creative work by students and alumni affiliated with the Black Student Union.

The exhibit includes a collection of SMCM library books put together by Research & Instruction Librarian Pamela Mann.

About the book collection: “Revolution & Resistance: Making Art, Making Culture in the African American Diaspora.” Inspired by the objects in the exhibit the book collection puts texts and objects in conversation foregrounding the themes of representation, resistance and social justice. The monographs and art catalogs address identity formation, the invention and reinvention of Black culture and aesthetics, as a form or resistance; the limits of representation in American society and the art world; and the Arts (art, music, theater and literature) as a tool for transnational social justice in the African diaspora.

 

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Research & Technical Writing Workshops for Students: Feb 3, 10, 17

January 24, 2017 by Amanda VerMeulen

Registration now closed.

The SMCM Library, Archives & Media Center is sponsoring a Research & Technical Writing Workshop Series for students! The workshops will cover the research writing process from the planning and proposal stages through the writing and revision stages and includes a one-on-one session with workshop leader Sarah J. Pack. Each workshop will cover different topics in the series; sign up for one, two, or all three!

Visit libguides.smcm.edu/techwrite to get more information!

Each workshop section is limited to 15 students. 

What: Research & Technical Writing Workshop
When: Feb 3, 10, 17 — 10am-12pm or 2-4pm
Where: Library 306
Who: Students interested in writing about data-oriented research
Taught By: Sarah J. Pack (Federal Reserve Board) & Amanda VerMeulen (SMCM)

If you have any questions about the workshops please email Amanda VerMeulen at aavermeulen@smcm.edu

Workshop flier

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Book Arts Class Projects in Library Lobby Wednesday!

December 12, 2016 by Amanda VerMeulen

Come by the Library atrium/lobby on Wednesday, December 14 from 11am-12:30pm and check out the projects from students in Sue Johnson’s Book Arts class (ART 347).

Here’s a sample of books created by Library employee Carol Morris. See these and more book arts projects on Wednesday!

book arts collage

Handmade books by Carol Morris, created in ART 347. Image: “Handmade books” by A. VerMeulen Creative Commons License This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

 

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