[Libs-Or] Online ILLiad Copyright Training Offered by BCR/Atlas Systems

[Brandie Baumann]

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BCR and Atlas Systems, Inc., Team Up for ILLiad Copyright Training

AURORA, COLO., January 22, 2009 - Atlas and BCR are offering a new three-session online class, ILLiad Copyright; Issues and Processing, designed to help librarians process copyright in the ILLiad system and handle interlibrary loan copyright challenges.

The online workshop sessions are scheduled April 6, 7 and 8, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern time. Session 1 (Monday, April 6) and session 2 (Tuesday, April 7) will survey copyright law briefly, apply copyright law to the interlibrary loan environment and take a quick look at the effect of digital technologies.  Session 3 (Wednesday, April 8) will review the nuts and bolts of processing copyright in the ILLiad system, integration with Copyright Clearance Center and available copyright reports. 

Instructors Heather Clark, BCR member services librarian, and Stephanie Spires from Atlas Systems, will conduct the online training sessions.

The three-day training is included in the Atlas Subscription Training program or available for the individual class fee of $250, paid through an OCLC Network account, credit card or direct bill.  

For complete course information and registration information, visit the Atlas Systems, Inc., online training pages.

About BCR
BCR brings libraries together for greater success by expanding their knowledge, reach and power. They offer a broad range of solutions and their hands-on, personal attention to each member enables them to deliver effective and timely solutions that help libraries keep pace with new developments in technology and services. BCR is the nation's oldest and most established multistate library cooperative. Since 1935, the BCR team has helped libraries learn new skills, reach patrons, increase productivity and save money. BCR (Bibliographical Center for Research) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit headquartered in Aurora, Colorado. For more information, visit www.BCR.org or email info at BCR.org.

About Atlas Systems, Inc. 
Atlas Systems, Inc., is a software development company headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA, dedicated to serving libraries. Founded in July 1995 with the mission of "promoting library excellence through efficiency," Atlas is best known for creating the ILLiad interlibrary loan management system now exclusively distributed by OCLC and used by more than 1,000 libraries worldwide. Focused on bringing the benefits of automation to library processes that have not been addressed by other software services, Atlas has introduced Ares, an electronic reserves solution, and Aeon, an online request and workflow management system specifically designed for special collections libraries and archives.

Atlas takes a process-driven approach to software development. Atlas developers work closely with librarians first to understand the specific user services environment and then to design a system that improves service quality while achieving optimum efficiency and process control. Once the software has been created, Atlas provides implementation, training and ongoing product support, including continual development of new features and enhancements in response to client needs and desires. This workflow review and improvement approach to software design sets Atlas apart in the library automation market.

Brandie Baumann
Communications Coordinator
BCR
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