Date: April 14, 2021 Time: 12:00 AM Location: ONLINE - Via Zoom - Invitation from Olde Meck Mecklenburg Genealogical Society

Facts, Photos and Fair Use: Copyright Law for Genealogists

Copyright Law for Genealogists

Free - Via Zoom
Understanding what is and isn't copyrighted and what genealogists can and can't use is the key to staying out of trouble and to protecting our own work. Learn about what copyright is, and what it isn't, and what we can use in crafting our family histories.
The Legal Genealogist Judy G. Russell is a genealogist with a law degree who writes and lectures on topics ranging from using court records in family history to understanding DNA testing. On the faculty of numerous genealogy institutes, she is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Board for Certification of Genealogists®, from which she holds credentials as a Certified Genealogist® and Certified Genealogical Lecturerâ„ . Her award-winning blog is at https://www.legalgenealogist.com.  - Note: The Handout for the talk is only available to Olde Meck Members, but the attached flyer gives information about the presentation.