Announcement of Copyright Public Modernization Committee
| Published date | 03 February 2021 |
| Citation | 86 FR 8044 |
| Record Number | 2021-02194 |
| Section | Notices |
| Court | Library Of Congress |
Federal Register, Volume 86 Issue 21 (Wednesday, February 3, 2021)
[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 21 (Wednesday, February 3, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8044-8045]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-02194]
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LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
[Docket No. 2021-1]
Announcement of Copyright Public Modernization Committee
AGENCY: Library of Congress.
ACTION: Notice of convening of IT modernization public stakeholder
committee.
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SUMMARY: The Library of Congress is convening a public committee to
enhance communication and provide a public forum for the technology-
related aspects of the U.S. Copyright Office's modernization
initiative. At this time, the Library is announcing that it will accept
applications from qualified members of the public to serve on this
committee. The scope of contributions made by the committee are limited
to the specific topics set forth in this notice. Membership will be on
a volunteer basis, with the expectation of in-person or virtual
participation at two open forums a year at the member's own expense.
DATES: The application period will be until March 15, 2021. The first
meeting of the committee will be in early summer 2021, and meetings
will continue twice a year for the duration of the Copyright Office IT
modernization efforts, currently estimated to conclude at the end of
fiscal year 2023. Meetings may be held by web conference as
appropriate, and schedules are subject to change due to the evolving
coronavirus pandemic.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Library of Congress at
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
The Library of Congress will form a public committee on Copyright
Office information technology (IT) modernization. The committee will be
managed by the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), with
support from the U.S. Copyright Office and from other Library offices
as necessary. The goal of the committee will be to expand and enhance
communication with external stakeholders on IT modernization of
Copyright Office systems and to provide an ongoing public forum for
sharing information and answering questions related to this initiative.
II. Public Stakeholder Committee Subjects of Discussion
Members of the Copyright Public Modernization Committee will
provide feedback to the Library on the technology-related aspects of
the Copyright Office's modernization initiative, including both
Copyright Office IT systems and broader Library IT systems that
interface with and/or support Copyright Office operations.
III. Public Stakeholder Committee Application Process
Members of the public who seek to participate in the Copyright
Public Modernization Committee should submit a current curriculum vitae
and a statement of interest of no more than 1000 words addressing the
questions identified below no later than March 15, 2021. Answers can be
submitted via email at [email protected]. If you are unable to access a
computer or the internet, please contact the Library using the contact
information above for special instructions. Individuals selected for
participation will be notified directly by the Library not later than
May 15, 2021. In order to accommodate the expected level of interest,
the Library expects to assign no more than one representative per
organization to the committee.
The public stakeholder committee will have a limited number of
seats. Thus, the application and selection process is expected to be
competitive. The Library will seek to select a membership that is
representative of the broad and diverse Copyright Office stakeholder
community. The areas of relevant expertise for membership include skill
in communicating on complex technical issues; the ability to work
collaboratively; and knowledge of technology relevant to Copyright
Office services.
IV. Questions for Statement of Interest
For the Statement of Interest, the applicant need not address every
subject identified below, but the Library requests that applicants
clearly identify and separately address each numbered subject for which
a response is submitted. Answers will be evaluated by the Library to
select a committee with members that represent the broadest possible
cross-section of Copyright Office stakeholders.
1. An important skill for members of the CPMC is the ability to
communicate, whether orally or in writing, on complex technological
issues, including describing their impact on the needs or interests of
Copyright Office stakeholders. Please identify any relevant experience
you have working and communicating on technological issues with these
or any other relevant parties:
(a) Individual creators and copyright owners;
(b) Large corporate creators and companies that own or manage
copyrights;
(c) Small-to-medium size enterprises that own or manage copyrights;
(d) Creators, copyright owners, or copyright users from the
following sectors: photography, motion picture, musical works, sound
recordings, graphic arts, publishing, software, and information
technology;
(e) users of Copyright Office services, including but not limited
to individuals or entities that register their works with the Office,
record copyright-related documents with the Office, or benefit from or
pay into the licensing systems administered by the Copyright Office;
(f) user interest groups, including researchers, universities,
archives, and libraries; and
(g) representatives of the public and public interest groups
(including organizations involved in issues related to open government,
public government data and APIs, and government use of technology).
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2. Another important skill for members of the CPMC is the ability
to work collaboratively with others, including diverse stakeholders.
Please describe any relevant past experience developing and maintaining
relationships with a variety of individuals; communicating effectively
about topics involving inter-dependencies, competing priorities, and
diverse audiences/user groups; or reaching a consensus among diverse
stakeholders with conflicting interests.
3. A key skill that the Library is seeking in members of the CPMC
is knowledge of the technology relevant to Copyright Office IT
modernization and the Office's recent initiatives. Please describe any
relevant experience in the following sectors: government innovation
and/or technology, copyright law and Copyright Office services, rights
management, and the development and use of IT systems in library,
cultural heritage, museum, creative industry or other settings.
4. Please describe your knowledge of user-centered strategies and
design methods, including any experience applying iterative design
principles to solving complex problems.
5. If your application is endorsed by other stakeholders or
associations, please identify them.
Dated: January 28, 2021.
Carla D. Hayden,
Librarian of Congress.
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