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The Copyright Information Resources pages are provided by the UC Libraries as an educational service to the University community. The information contained on these pages is not legal advice. Individuals and organizations should consult University Legal Counsel (556-3483) or their own attorneys as appropriate.

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Is there a resource which visually illustrates Copyright basics?

http://navigator.carolon.net/

Is there a guide to Copyright issues in Academic Settings?

http://www.knowyourcopyrights.org/

Is there a basic checklist indicating what is allowable with regard to Fair Use?

http://www.copyright.iupui.edu/checklist.htm

What are the Fair Use guidelines for Faculty using content from databases in course packs, assigned coursework, accessing content via persistent links, and other uses? Central Michigan University's Fair Use for Faculty guide
Is there one clear statement on what is and what is not permissible regarding copyright issues? Stanford Copyright and fair Use guide
Is there a basic glossary for copyright? Brown University's Copyright Glossary
Is there a basic chart indicating the current law on Copyright Terms and the Public Domain in the U.S. as of 2007? Cornell University's "Copyright Term and the Public Domain in the United States"


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UC’s University Libraries -“Basic Information on Copyright”
http://www.libraries.uc.edu/research/copyright/index.html

This guide also references Lolly Gassaway’s chart (see link below) on works that have passed in the public domain, or are no longer copyright protected. This can be a handy reference for students and faculty alike. www.unc.edu/~unclng/public-d.htm

Brigham Young University provides a comprehensive tutorial that covers the basics of copyright as well as the legal and ethical implications of copyright. Users have the ability to view topics individually or to view the tutorial in its entirety. http://www.lib.byu.edu/departs/copyright/tutorial/intro/page1.htm

Baruch College's "Using Copyrighted Media in Your Classes" http://www.baruch.cuny.edu/tutorials/copyright/

Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law Fair Use Network: http://fairusenetwork.org/

University of Cincinnati Copyright Policy : http://www.uc.edu/trustees/rules/RuleDetail.asp?ID=84

Fair Use Checklist (IUPUI)

Ten Big Myths About Copyright Explained

Keep Your Copyrights

 


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