Creative Commons

Graduates of the CC Certificate program often become the go-to experts in open licensing initiatives within their institutions, as highlighted during our alumni panel discussion in January. Former program participants shared how they have effectively integrated their learning into their professional lives. Watch it here ➡️ https://buff.ly/iDJqz4F. The upcoming semester starts June 2, 2025, so now is the time to sign up for the CC Certificate for Librarians and Educators. The Open Culture CC Certification is full for the next cohort. Learn more about the courses here: https://buff.ly/22CGV8z

Using CC-licensed works in AI training presents complex copyright challenges. Let us help to untangle some of it! In our most recent blog, you'll find some guidelines (and resources💡) that provide a legal analysis and overview of the considerations when using CC-licensed works for AI training for developers, researchers, and content creators navigating copyright and open licensing in the age of artificial intelligence. Read more:

Nothing is better than a little collaboration ✨, it makes for a thriving open movement. The CC community is integral to what we do at Creative Commons and we are thrilled to place it at the center of our work in our 2025-2028 Strategic Plan. This year, we are focusing on reconnecting with our community and to start, we need your voice and insight. We want to hear what YOUR vision is for the CC community, we're all ears 👂. Read about how to make your voice heard and how we are approaching community this year: https://buff.ly/UO0Yp1T

To address the climate crisis, we must be open about the work behind it. In 2024, CC published “Recommendations for Better Sharing of Climate Data.” These recommendations were drafted to provide guidance that maximized access, sharing, and reuse of open climate data, with practical steps that can be implemented today. 🔬🌏 Read it here: https://buff.ly/NI7gj8G Image: climate rush © 2008 by passitonfromthemill is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

“A balanced constitutional copyright system supports our economy, scientific discovery, the rights of creators, and the public’s ability to access knowledge through libraries.” We signed on to a joint letter in response to the dismissal of Shira Perlmutter as the Register of Copyrights and Director of USCO. Read more:

What is cultural heritage? Why does it need to be open? Cultural heritage is encompassed by cultural assets passed on from generation to generation. When it is open, it leads to: 📚 More resilient and relevant collection holders. 🎓 More vibrant research and participatory education. 🎨 More dynamic cultural creativity. 🟰 More just, democratic, diverse, free, and equitable societies. Learn more about what open cultural heritage does for the world by reading our report, Don’t Be a Dinosaur or The Benefits of Open Culture: https://buff.ly/Iq3KWf2 Image: Hội An VN - old town street 05 © 2016 by Daniel Mennerich is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

Which CC Certificate is right for you? 🤔 🧑🏫 CC Certificate for Educators: develop comprehensive knowledge of open education including open educational resources (OER) and open pedagogy. 📚 CC Certificate for Librarians: develop comprehensive knowledge in open education and open access. 👐 CC Certificate for Open Culture: develop capabilities for opening access to cultural heritage and develop a deeper understanding of open licensing and copyright considerations with digitization projects, Rights Statements, Traditional Knowledge Labels, working with the public domain, and more. ⚡ PSA: The Certificate for Open Culture is currently full with spots still remaining for the Educators and Librarians Certificates. Register today to secure your spot for the June 2 - August 10, 2025 term: https://buff.ly/UPJKToi Image: Library High Angle Photro © 2016 by Pixabay is marked with CC0 1.0

If you’ve ever wondered whether you can apply a CC license to databases, the answer is yes! 🥳 In the 4.0 license suite, applicable sui generis database rights are licensed under the same license conditions as copyright. For more information about how CC licenses apply to data and databases, visit our data FAQ here: https://buff.ly/aKuYDBH "Data storm" by Herkie is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0

In 2022, CC participated in a webinar as part of the ResiliArt x Mondiacault initiative to bring together artists and heritage professionals to share their vision for better sharing of cultural heritage to support contemporary creativity in the digital space. 🎨🎶 It’s never too late to learn more about open culture. Watch it here:

The CC Certificate empowers you with the knowledge to better advise your colleagues and community on creating and engaging with openly licensed works. You will learn… 🦾 How to adapt and innovate on existing openly licensed materials, keeping your institution’s knowledge base relevant and up to date. 👥 How to best support learners accessing a wider range of open knowledge resources. 🤝 Skills needed to meet open licensing requirements increasingly present in government and foundation grants and contracts. Find out more about the CC Certificate courses here, registration is now open: https://buff.ly/W3gMP3y Attention 🗣️! We are currently offering a limited number of scholarship tickets 🌟exclusive🌟 to the Open Culture Certificate course! Use the code Y4GLAMSCHOLAR60 for 60% off your ticket for either the June or September Open Culture course, valid through May 30, 2025. Image: Rijksmuseum library © 2014 by Serge is licensed under CC BY 2.0