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Navigating Copyright for Australian Law Libraries : CPD Event

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ALLA NSW invites all ALLA members to attend an online CPD Event. 

Navigating Copyright for Australian Law Libraries

Discover the intricacies of copyright law and its impact on law libraries in Australia with Sarah Powell and Elliott Bledsoe from the Australian Libraries and Archives Copyright Coalition. Gain insights into the latest government reviews and reforms that have a significant impact on libraries and archives. Join us for an informative session on how to navigate the complex copyright landscape and stay up to date with the latest developments in this area.


When: Wednesday 19th of April 1pm AEST

Cost: Free to ALLA members, join us if you are interested

Hashtag: #ALLACopyright

Where: Zoom - link has been distributed via the ALLA-ANZ Google Group. 


About the Speakers:

Sarah Powell, Copyright Law & Policy Adviser, ALACC

Sarah is a copyright specialist with extensive experience in copyright-related roles in cultural heritage and educational institutions and originally hails from New Zealand. She is particularly interested in copyright reform, the implementation of the Marrakesh Treaty, remedies for orphan works, and the protection of Indigenous cultural intellectual property. As the Executive Officer for the Australian Digital Alliance (ALACC's sister organisation) she advocates for Open GLAM initiatives, Creative Commons licensing, and flexible copyright exceptions for libraries and archives. Sarah is also currently studying part-time towards a LLB through Victoria University of Wellington.

Elliott Bledsoe, Copyright Officer, ALACC

Elliott has extensive experience in copyright, with a focus on the interplay between rights and creative practice. In addition to working at the Australian Digital Alliance and the Australian Libraries and Archives Copyright Coalition (ALACC) he is also the  Co-lead of Creative Commons Australian. Outside of copyright he also runs Agentry, an arts marketing micro-consultancy delivering tailored solutions for artists, arts organisations and arts groups. He has held marketing and content positions with the Queensland Writers Centre, ABC Radio National, the Australia Council for the Arts, Regional Arts Australia and others.





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