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Europeana Copyright Community

Who we are

The Europeana Copyright community is a group of professionals interested in copyright and digital cultural heritage. 

What we do

We cultivate, curate and share knowledge around the topic of copyright in the cultural heritage sector. We run dedicated communications channels to help professionals access tools, resources and news around copyright as well as to discuss best practices across the sector.

Why join?

  • Shape copyright practices that serve the needs of the digital cultural heritage sector
  • Stay informed about copyright trends, legal and policy changes, rights information and approaches to clearing rights
  • Share best practice, connect with like-minded professionals and promote your activities through our mailing list
  • Contribute to advancing digital cultural heritage in Europe by engaging with our projects, task forces and working groups

Activities and resources

Policy and office hours

Discover learnings from the Community's regular events

Watch the recordings

Task Forces and Working Groups

Out of Commerce works Working Group
Title:
Helsingin rautatieasema, perspektiivipiirustus keskushallista, 1913
Creator:
Saarinen, Eliel
Institution:
Museum of Finnish Architecture
Country:
Finland

Out of Commerce works Working Group

This Working Group provided a space to exchange information and recommend approaches to successfully use the legal solution to make out of commerce works available online.

Meet the Steering Group

Upcoming events

Latest news

Unlocking Portugal's museum collections: navigating challenges and contradictions in access and reuse
Title:
Painel do Arcebispo
Creator:
Nuno Gonçalves
Date:
1450 - 1490
Institution:
Painéis de São Vicente de Fora
Country:
Portugal

Unlocking Portugal's museum collections: navigating challenges and contradictions in access and reuse

Created: 19 October 2023

In today's digital age, finding Portugal's national museum collections online should be a seamless experience. However, the complex landscape of licenses and regulation often leaves researchers and enthusiasts bewildered. Luis Ramos Pinto explores the challenges and contradictions in accessing and reusing images of these artworks.

Discover insights from the Policy office hours on open access, copyright and ethics
Title:
Sportlerinnen-Pyramide
Creator:
Hamann, Heinrich
Date:
1903
Institution:
Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg
Country:
Germany

Discover insights from the Policy office hours on open access, copyright and ethics

Created: 29 September 2023

Over the summer, the Europeana Copyright Community hosted a Policy Office Hours session on open access, copyright and ethics in the digital cultural heritage sector, with Dr. Andrea Wallace as a guest. Read on to learn what was discussed with peers and copyright experts in the community and how to join future sessions!

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