This spring OCEAN is expanding our Discussion Series from an hour to an hour and 15 minutes at the request of many participants and will now start learning events at 1 p.m. Eastern instead of noon. They will continue to take place on Fridays unless otherwise noted. OCEAN's Spring Term is dedicated to Copyright Issues in Film and Video for Libraries, Archives and Museums:
Register for all of these Discussion Series events through the event listings: https://www.oceancopyright.org/upcoming-events
March 13, 2026 at 1pm Eastern
An Introduction to Copyright Issues Affecting the Use of Film and Video in Libraries, Archives and Museums
Join members of OCEAN's board to unpack these issues as a way of setting the stage for this discussion series. In addition, Members of the OCEAN Board will update the community about new board members, fundraising and potential new learning events in the coming year.Â
March 27, 2026 at 1pm Eastern
Copyright Law and Preservation, Conservation and Digitization of Film and Video
Join a panel of experts to unpack copyright issues affecting conservation, preservation and digitization. Specifically, the panel will review the status of the law and the status of best practices in libraries, archives and museums.
April 10, 2026 at 1pm Eastern
Remote access to film and Video for Research, Teaching, Exhibition and Learning in Libraries, Archives and Museums
Join a panel of experts to examine the possibilities that enable remote access, discuss the distinctions between identifiable audiences and the public, and the potential of virtual screening/access/reading rooms.
May 1, 2026 at 1pm Eastern
Managing Risk When Working with Orphaned Film and Video
Is there a way to manage risk when working with orphaned film elements? What is due diligence in law and in practice? Join a panel of experts to unpack these issues.
May 8, 2026 at 1pm Eastern
Our Bi-Annual Litigation Update
Panelists will examine issues affecting the preservation and use of film and video by libraries, archives and museums.