Copyright in the Classroom: Raising Awareness Through Engagement

  • Katie Buehner University of Houston
Keywords: copyright, in-class activities, music library instruction

Abstract

With the ease and availability of publishing platforms in today’s digitally driven market, the likelihood of a graduate encountering copyright issues in his or her professional career, whether it be academic or performing, has increased exponentially. For this reason, I incorporate a class session and short assignment on copyright into my graduate music research classes at the University of Houston’s Moores School of Music. This discussion includes an outline of a lesson plan on copyright, as well as a description of an in-class activity and homework assignment. The class session and activities are designed to raise student awareness of, not expertise in, copyright law and licensing. 

Author Biography

Katie Buehner, University of Houston
Katie Buehner is the Coordinator of the Music Library and library liaison to the School of Theatre and Dance at the University of Houston. She also teaches graduate music research as a Lecturer for UH’s Moores School of Music. She received a MS in Library Science and a MM in Musicology from the University of North Texas. She has produced over 100 videos for the University of Houston Libraries’ YouTube channel. Buehner is a member of the Music Library Association and currently serves as vice-chair/chair-elect for MLA’s Texas chapter.
Published
2013-07-11
Issue
Vol 4 No 1: (Fall 2013)
Section
Roundtable 2

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