WCA is pleased to announce our spring discussion series. This is an opportunity to come together once a month to talk about copyright in libraries. Each month we select a topic for discussion and a facilitator will do some stage setting to get the conversation going; these are opportunities to learn from each other, share stories, and build community.
Copyright, Fair Use, and Parody
January 30th, 2026, 11am Pacific
Facilitator: Ellen Dubinsky, University of Arizona
Who doesn’t like a good laugh or some sardonic commentary about our culture or society? Fair use provides a legal path to comment on our culture by re-using existing cultural material. Let’s explore some examples of fair use in action by looking at court cases where the transformative nature of parody was on trial.
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Talking about AI and Copyright in Our Organizations
February 27th, 2026, 11am Pacific
Facilitator: Rachel Bridgewater, Portland Community College
We are sick of talking about AI but they don’t stop asking! Let’s swap stories and share what’s coming up at our organizations. Whether you’re just starting to think about this stuff or already knee-deep in it, come share your experiences!
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What does the Marrakesh Treaty mean to libraries and users?
March 27th, 2026, 11am Pacific
Facilitator: Freya Anderson, Alaska State Library
The Marrakesh Treaty has already made a huge impact on services to people with visual, physical, and reading disabilities, but it could be more broadly implemented. Let’s discuss how it might help your users with accessibility needs, when those needs might be out of scope, and some resources that may help keep you from recreating the wheel.
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Get involved!
If you have an idea for a discussion topic, we’d love to hear it! Interested in facilitating a session? We would love to have more facilitators involved!
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