This seminar will provide basic information on U.S. copyright and how it impacts everyday life.  Attendees will learn some approaches as to the best way to manage their copyrights. 

Bio

Donna L. Ferullo is the Interim Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and is a Professor and Director of the University Copyright Office at Purdue University.  She advises the University on copyright compliance issues and is responsible for educating the University community on their rights and responsibilities under the copyright law.  Ms. Ferullo is also the Libraries interim associate dean for academic affairs where she is responsible for oversight of seven libraries. Ms. Ferullo holds a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from Suffolk University Law School; a Masters of Library Science degree from the University of Maryland; and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Boston College.  Ms. Ferullo is a member of the Massachusetts Bar, Indiana Bar and the United States Supreme Court Bar.  Ms. Ferullo’s recently published book is entitled “Managing Copyright in Higher Education”. She has also published articles and given many presentations on copyright and its impact on higher education and libraries.