By Stephanie Zucarelli
In a world where copyright laws have become a restriction for shared knowledge, Creative Commons is essential to ensure the expansion of open source libraries. As a non-profit organization founded in 2001, its main goal is to promote a healthy set of copyright licenses for creators to use to share their work, while retaining some control over how it is used.
Creative Commons’ mission is rooted in the belief that creativity and innovation thrive in an open and collaborative environment. By providing easy-to-use copyright licenses that allow creators to share their work with others, the organization seeks to remove some of the barriers that can prevent the free flow of information and creativity.
Creative Commons licenses are used by creators of all kinds, including artists, writers, musicians, filmmakers, and educators. These licenses allow specifying how their work can be used, shared, and adapted by others.
By making it easier for creators to share their work and for others to use and build upon it, Creative Commons has helped to promote greater access to knowledge and creative works, particularly for people who might not otherwise have access to them due to financial or other barriers.
To know more about Creative Commons and its role in a new era of journalism, come to Media Party Chicago (June 8th to 10th). More info at mediaparty.org.
