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Learn the basics of what you need to know about copyright, licensing, and terms of use before you start to use online historical images and records in your family history projects. In this talk, Dai explains what copyright is for, how to find and navigate public domain and other licensed images, and how to interpret Terms of Use on genealogy websites. Build your understanding of the rights, requirements, and restrictions around the use of images, so that you can confidently infuse your genealogy research with beautiful historical photographs, paintings, and records.
Dai Davies is a professional genealogist who draws from a background in anthropology (MA & BA (Hons)) to explore ancestral stories with a special focus on social identity. Understanding local culture and history is central to this approach. Much of Dai’s research focusses on South Wales, nonconformist movements, and rural to urban migration. You can find much of Dai’s work for free on the GenealCymru YouTube channel where the mission is to get people excited to research their Welsh and British ancestors and prepare them with the knowledge and skills to successfully do so. So far, Dai’s work through GenealCymru has reached over 1.2 million people.
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