The European copyright Directive-the last chapter. EBLIDA workshop on the national implementation of the EU copyright Directive. London, Friday 1 February 2002.

Programme available from: www.eblida.org/conferences/copyright/copyright.htm

The EU copyright Directive is now in the final, crucial stage of transposition into the national copyright legislation of EU member states and central and eastern candidate countries. This is the last opportunity to influence your governments and to discuss progress with European colleagues. The workshop will provide an update on the current situation and an opportunity to discuss implementation with rightholder representatives.

Who is the workshop for?

Librarians, information professionals, representatives from higher education, archives and museums as well as allied user groups, who are effected by the outcome of the Directive. Also of interest to national policy makers who wish to be briefed on trends in national implementation. Some knowledge of the principles of copyright is recommended.

What will the workshop cover?