Past Events
Here, you can explore the memorable moments and highlights from the events we've hosted. Each event reflects our commitment to our mission and the vibrant community we serve. We invite you to take a look back and celebrate the successes we've achieved together!
Discussion Series
April 10, 2026 at 5:00:00 PM
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.
Discussion Series
March 27, 2026 at 5:00:00 PM
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.
Discussion Series
March 13, 2026 at 5:00:00 PM
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.
Discussion Series
December 12, 2025 at 5:00:00 PM
Providing AI Guidance, Education and Information to Your Organization
The final session of the series ties together everything that we’ve discussed so far and offers practical guidance on how to communicate the key concepts and best practices, and how they might apply to your particular type of organization, to your colleagues and patrons.
Discussion Series
November 21, 2025 at 5:00:00 PM
Creating with AI: Copyright Issues Related to Authorship, Authenticity, and Preservation for AI-assisted Works
This session will explore copyrightability and authorship of AI-assisted creative works that are increasingly used in writing as well as film, video, images and other formats.
Discussion Series
October 24, 2025 at 4:00:00 PM
AI Copyright 101
The session will focus on three copyright issues raised by AI: 1) the legality of accessing and using copyrighted materials as training data, 2) what liability exists for potentially infringing outputs (and who is responsible), and 3) what level of copyright protection is afforded by AI outputs?
Discussion Series
March 21, 2025 at 4:00:00 PM
An update on AI from the US Copyright Office
A special OCEAN Discussion Series Event with Chris Weston, Senior Counsel for Policy and International Affairs, US Copyright Office, who will be presenting USCO policies concerning AI and summarizing their recent studies.
Workshop
February 7, 2025 at 5:00:00 PM
Cultural Heritage/Ethics and Intellectual Property - Extended Workshop
OCEAN Workshop - Feb. 7, 2025
Join OCEAN to learn how to manage the preservation and access of collections that pose both ethical issues and copyright and related interests, such as traditional knowledge.
Discussion Series
April 12, 2024 at 4:00:00 PM
Unlocking the Digital Age: The Musician's Guide to Research, Publishing, and Copyright
Spring 2024, Session 1 -
Join authors Kathleen DeLaurenti and Andrea I. Copland who will talk about their fantastic new OER publication about copyright, music and research and take your questions.
Discussion Series
October 20, 2023 at 4:00:00 PM
How to Make Library, Archive and Museum Voices Heard by the U.S. Copyright Office
Fall 2023, Session 1 -
Many library, archive and museum professionals may be unaware that there is a process by which the US Copyright Office solicits views about copyright issues.
Discussion Series
June 30, 2023 at 4:00:00 PM
The Importance of Workflows in Risk Assessment When Sharing Collections Online
Spring 2023, Session 4 -
Join authors Jody Elizabeth Bailey, Carrie Hintz, Melanie Kowalski, and Sarah Quigley when they present, discuss and answer questions about their new publication.
Discussion Series
November 18, 2022 at 5:00:00 PM
Traditional Knowledge, Traditional Cultural Expressions, and Collections Management
Fall 2022, Session 4 -
Join faculty in examining the interests and issues arising in the management of collections where traditional knowledge and traditional cultural expressions are inherent.