Copyright Issues

By Brigham Young University. This online tutorial will assist faculty, staff, and students learn about the rights of copyright holders and legal exemptions such as fair use. The tutorial includes a short instructional film followed by a series of interactive scenarios.

By U.S. Copyright Office. Includes informational circulars; application forms for copyright registration; links to the copyright law and to the homepages of other copyright-related organizations; online copyright records cataloged since 1978; news of what the U.S. Copyright Office is doing, including business process reengineering plans, Congressional testimony, and press releases; latest copyright regulations; and much more.

By Morris Library, Southern Illinois University. This tutorial will teach you the basics of copyright law, fair use, and the copyright/licensing issues involved in using a wide variety of materials protected by copyright in your many situations.

By University of Texas Libraries. Tutorial for faculty on copyright basics.

By U.S. Copyright Office. This publication contains the text of title 17 of the United States Code, including all amendments enacted by Congress through June 30, 2016.

Circular 21, a publication from the U.S. Copyright Office giving guidance to educators and librarians.

Guidance from the American Library Association on using films in the classroom.

Copyright Advisory Network. A tool that helps to find out if an item is covered by copyright and, if so, what its terms of protection are.

Copyright Advisory Network

Copyright Advisory Network. Explains & helps determine Fair Use for individuals and groups.