IPR and Copyright Violation Alert on Dear Nanay

 This is disturbing.

My essay on the backstory of our book, Dear Nanay was used as the "story" analyzed by the author/group of students (I presume?).

How difficult is it to check us out online? Responsible use of information and media includes asking permission and communicating with authors and content creators of sources and text materials. My illustrator Liza Flores and publisher Lampara House / Segundo Matias have socmed accounts. Not only did the author of the PPT misuse information, he/she relayed the wrong information.

Group 2 Dear Nanay by Zarah Gagatiga.pptx from HannahHerreria

Pathfinder: Copyright and Creative Commons for School Librarians and Teachers

Because teachers have started creating and producing learning modules and materials for flexible learning, discussions on ethical considerations on the use of content, media and technology in social media abound. Educators, lawyers and information professionals have organised webinars on intellectual property and copyright issues. When I was a guest in empowerED last Saturday July 4, 2020, Jim Tuscano, teacher and host of the online panel, asked me about copyright since we were knee deep into talking about creating and developing learning materials.

I remember giving broad and generalised statements about it. So, to extend and expand our collective knowledge on the issue, here is a Pathfinder on Copyright and Creative Commons. Putting this resources and websites together is but a beginning to what can develop and grow into an online collection for teachers and school librarians especially.

Pathfinder: Copyright and Creative Commons for School Librarians and Teachers
Keywords: copyright, intellectual property, academic honesty, creative commons

Philippine Copyright and the Intellectual Property Rights

Copyright and the Intellectual Property Rights in the Philippines - an easy to understand infographic with a link to the Plazo & Associates Law website where Republic Act 8293 - The Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines can be read entirely. 

The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPO) - this is the official website of the IPO and its contents vary from the easy to understand to the more complex legal speak of RA 8293. It also has web portals for researchers, artists, authors and content creators, entreprenuers, inventors and industrial designers to guide them through registration, documentation and coding of their works. This is a government website, so there are materials that are free for use and downloads. It has an array of interesting articles too that highlight the creativity and ingenuity of the Filipino. 

COPYTALK: Copyright in the Academe, in Libraries and the Language of the Law - a webinar by the Central Philippines University that you can watch over at YouTube. It is three hour long. You might need a snack and a break in between. It has very informative content and helpful for librarians to know as they scale these principles according to the context of their learning communities.

For copyright licensing and registration, visit the FILCOLS and the National Library of the Philippines' Copyright Registration Office. The former is an organization of lawyers, artists, creatives and educators who are assisting the industry to promote and observe the implementation of RA 8293. The later is where artists and creators go to have their works, especially books, registered with an international book number. It makes the work and its creators legit.

To know more about Creative Commons, visit the website for detailed explanation of the different licenses, how sharing and collaboration of content can happen with respect and responsibility between parties. For teachers and school librarians, Kathleen Morris has an article with free posters on copyright and creative commons for downloads.

These are all for now. Visit the blog for more updates!

Infographics on Philippine Copyright

Inspired by the empowerEd discussion from last Saturday, here are infographics on Copyright that I researched on. I have taken these infographics from the website of Plazo and Associates Law where the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines (RA No, 8293) can be read in its entirety.

Post MIBF Insights on Forum & Talks

We need more librarians!

My attendance and participation in last week's MIBF is the most insightful yet. Here are my insights in random as I look back at the forum, conference and workshops I took part in.

At the ASEAN 2015 Integration Forum

In classic Lourdes David fashion, a complex topic such as the ASEAN 2015 was pared down to its most substantial content. The convergence of countries in South East Asia is a move towards globalization and internationalization, where knowledge is the base of the economy. Librarians are, therefore, necessary to keep this knowledge base economy, strong, thriving and healthy. This would imply a sturdy research management system, well funded educational programs and a paradigm that welcomes collaboration from all participating countries of South East Asia.

Librarians are living in very challenging times, indeed!

As my response, I can begin by assessing the programs and services I plan, implement and evaluate in the school library where I work in. Our curriculum is internationally K-12 compliant, so that would make the library a viable support system towards the attainment of curricular goals. How is the school library supporting this international K-12 curriculum?

The invitation to continuously grow and develop is very much open in the ASEAN 2015 convergence. A graduate degree and doctoral degree are of great advantage to further one's professional agenda. Librarians need to direct their own paths of learning based on international standards. Having said this, Filipino librarians need to look at how they are learning; where they get their learning from; and how they use learned skills and concepts.

Start 'em young on copyright!

Copyright and Repro Conference

Oh dear.

I left the conference with more questions than answers.

I do recognize that copyright and intellectual property rights are important, especially in a knowledge base economy. But these two carry on socio-cultural issues as well that would take time to resolve and conquer. How can copyright enforcement be made consistently possible when our research management system is utterly weak? And then there is that question on reading. Do Filipinos read. Filipinos do read. We read romance books. A lot. So, what kind of knowledge producers are we?

I find myself lamenting once again on the lack of support for library development in the country.

As a school librarian, I will support the school's Academic Honesty policy and strengthen ties with teachers in the instruction and teaching of Information Literacy Skills. But when students actually apply themselves in the bigger world, what structures are in place to continue this on?

Writing Workshop: Lampara Books Children's Writing Workshop

I enjoyed this workshop, because, I learned a lot from my co-speakers.

Prof. Rolly Dela Cruz's lecture on the historical and cultural profile of children's literature in the country was enlightening. His presentation on literary theory of Aristotle, Horace and Longinus are thoughts to slowly nibble on. Stuff to reflect on in little chunks. Prof. Eugene Evasco came next. He talked about Filipino picture books and how the structure of story is illuminated in the marriage of text and pictures. Then, I was next. I offered tips and strategies on how one can start writing; where to get stories from; and use a set of "values" in one's enjoyment and judgment of children's literature.

One participant was inspired to sketch "us".

A week after the MIBF, all I can say is this: perhaps the age of seeking magic in Philippine Children's Literature will always be pursued, but it is about time when we, book creators, teachers, librarians, parents seek truth through and create truth seeking through literature.

Noteworthy Forum and Lecture at the MIBF 2014

http://ncrplai.wix.com/plai-ncr#!forum-on-asean-2015/crww

Copy & Repro: International Conference on IP Policies & Copyright for Schools & Universities

Among the fora and lectures being offered to the public in the Manila International Book Fair, it is the Copy & Repro conference I am most interested to attend in. I officially received an invitation from FILCOLS last week.

August 29, 2014

Ms. Zarah Gagatiga

Teacher Librarian

THE BEACON ACADEMY

Dear Ms. Gagatiga:

We respectfully invite you to the Copy & Repro: International Conference on IP Policies and Copyright Licensing for Schools and Universities on September 19, 2014, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Function Room 2, SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City. (See enclosed Event Fact Sheet, Program, and Registration Form)

Copy & Repro is the first international conference that aims to provide a forum on the implications to schools and universities of RA 10372 which amended the Law on Copyright in RA 8293. Aside from local experts, we also invited some members of the Asia Pacific Committee of the Brussels-based International Federation of Reproduction Rights Organizations (IFRRO).

Copy & Repro is a special event at the 35^th Manila International Book Fair. The special event is organized by IFRRO, Book Development Association of the Philippines (BDAP), and FILCOLS.

By virtue of Sec. 183, IP Code as amended, IP Philippines declared FILCOLS an accredited CMO last April 23, 2014 during the celebrations of the World Book and Copyright Day. (See enclosed copy of Certificate of Accreditation)

To register, please complete the enclosed Registration Form and return it with the original deposit slip not later than September 5, 2014 to FILCOLS secretariat via email filcols@gmail.com or fax (632) 439-2204 or (632) 645-7765.

Conference fee includes morning and afternoon snacks, lunch, certificate of participation, and conference kit. Regular rate is PHP 1,500.00. Discounted rate is PHP 1,200.00 for SUCs and for groups of three (3) or more participants from the same institution/company.

Best regards,

 (Original signed)

Alvin J. Buenaventura

Executive Director

Day 3 of 3rd Lib Link: Copyright, IPR & Library Services for Children

Day 3 of the Library Link Conference focused on copyright, Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), the National Book Development Board's Readership Survey and a response from Children's Literature advocate,  Dr. Lina Diaz de Rivera.

The copyright and IPR session and panel discussion provided librarians with substantial information enough to keep them out of legal danger.  The Philippine Copyright Act is a mouthful. Indeed, it's a document that needs fleshing out and careful reading for the uninitiated (like me) as far as law and legal jargon are concerned. Thanks to Mr. Alvin Buenaventura, Atty. Mark Herrin, Ms. Debbie Tan and Ms. Ime Morales for a watered down presentation and sharing real life examples of plagiarism and exploitation. Seriously, librarians need this fundamental information since they are at the gateway of information access and are allies of writers, publishers and artists who all create and produce art and information in a variety of formats. The creation of provisions for information access in virtual and physical settings is a librarian's role and function. At the same time, the librarian safe guards the intellectual access to information making sure that its facility is fair for both creator and consumer.

In the school setting, librarians offering services and programs for children and teens can attack the issues on IPR and copyright through the conduct of read aloud and storytelling sessions. These activities help young children understand the idea that a book undergoes a process of creation and that, it is a product of the knowledge and the creativity of the author, illustrator and the publishing team.  For children to see an adult, a librarian for this matter, hold a book and read out loud the author's and illustrator's name, the publisher and the title of the book makes for a good example of the reading habit. This is just one of the many benefits of a read aloud and storytelling session. When done regularly, young children will be exposed to different perspectives and art forms. It is also a strategy to develop fundamental literacy skills that will aide young children in learning more complicated ones in the future.

At this juncture, I congratulate the librarians and staff of the Filipinas Heritage Library for staging an informative conference. My only suggestion is that, the next time they plan for another conference, it would be cool to see best practices, exemplars of library services and programs that worked. If not exemplary, at least, models and samples of library services and programs in special, private, public, school, academic and research libraries that librarians can immediately identify with. I picture in my mind a Library and Information Science Fair where participants can come together in plenary sessions, and break out in sessions of interest to them.

And more authors, illustrators and publishing people please. Maybe an author or illustrator or publisher to inspire librarians in their role as mediator between content, information and the end user.

Beyond Librarianship: Information as a Way of life

I am not a speaker in this conference, but I'm helping it get more promotion. For one, I am attending the conference since it has a line-up of speakers that are non LIS professionals. It would be interesting to listen to them speak of issues close to the heart of LIS professionals. Indeed, the business of information is a concern of all.

Two areas I am keen on learning more are the copyright and intellectual property. Academic honesty is a pressing concern in my practice of school librarianship. Acquiring reproductions of texts, digitization and use of media in the classroom are guided by fair use. But, I want to listen to the speaker from FILCOLS.

For more information, go to the Filipinas Heritage Library's website.

Copyright in the Digital Environment

In celebration of World Book and Copyright Day, IP Philippines and Instituto Cervantes are organizing a forum for writers and publishers entitled Copyright in the Digital Environment on April 25, 2009, 10:30 am at the Instituto Cervantes. Panelists will be Dr. Isagani Cruz and RayVi Sunico.

A special sale of books by various publishers at substantial discounts will be ongoing the whole day at the Instituto Cervantes. For other activities celebrating World Book and Copyright Day, please visit the Instituto Cervantes website at http://manila.cervantes.es/en/default.shtm


The forum is free of charge.

The Google Book Search Agreement*

*For Sarah, who suggested I look up on the agreement because some users in Scribd apparently, are led to a violation of copyright.

More on this matter in the next blogging days. For the meantime, read the links. It's both helpful and relevant for us, readers and users of online resources.