Copyright Information
Web Resources - Learn about Copyright and Fair Use
Visit the links listed below to learn about Copyright and the four fair use factors in Sec. 107. Limitations on exclusive rights: Fair use of the U.S. Code. Applying the guidelines in the examples included in the sites listed below does not guarantee protection from a copyright infringement allegation.
Please note that the examples of fair use reflect differing views on the application of the four factors and do not carry the weight of law.
Fair Use Information
The Fair Use Network : Information and resources for free expression
Copyright & Fair Use courtesy of Stanford University Libraries & Academic Information Resources
Copyright Bay courtesy of University of St. Francis
General Copyright Information
ALA's Copyright Advisory network courtesy of the American Library Association
Association of American Publishers, Inc
United States Copyright Office
US Copyright Office Circular 1 Copyright Basics
US Copyright Office Information Circulars and Form Letters
Music Copyright Information
MLA, A Guide to Copyright for Music Librarians
Video Copyright Information
Can these Videos be Shown in a Classroom? article on the libraryvideo.com web site
The PBS TeacherSource site has information regarding copyright and the use of Educational Multimedia as well as an extensive FAQ.
Public Domain Information
When works pass into public domain
Public Domain Resources
Print Materials Project Gutenberg
Images Public Domain Images
Music PD Info Public Domain Music with a Song List and Public Domain Sources and extensive Links to Search for PD Music and Lyrics
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